Intern, Water Policy

Intern, Water Policy

Elevate’s Water Policy Intern researches and conducts outreach around best practices related to water affordability, infrastructure, and efficiency. The Intern works on this research in collaboration with Elevate’s Policy and Water Programs teams to gather data and information necessary for their work when needed.

The Water Policy Intern reports directly to the Water Policy Director. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and currently remote.

Responsibilities

• Research water utility industry and regulatory conditions across the country to inform Elevate positions, comments, and program expansion
• Research water utility capacity gaps in Illinois, and technical assistance models available to meet those needs
• Evaluate Elevate’s current water affordability and water technical assistance programs using qualitative and quantitative methods to demonstrate impact and inform future activities
• Assist policy and water team in developing a statewide water affordability strategy, building off existing affordability pilots and technical assistance
• Track state and federal legislation pertaining to areas of research
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Persistence and creativity in finding information, often with little guidance, and proactively communicating with team members to share information or ask questions
• Strong research skills
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with water issues
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Terms of Service

Internships at Elevate are paid positions, for current college or graduate students, or recent college graduates. The usual commitment for this internship is at least 12 weeks, 25 hours/week. The Water Policy Intern is paid $20/hour. The Water Policy Intern will work remotely but will be required to attend on-site fieldwork.

If interns are handling confidential data, they will be asked to comply with security policies, as required. In addition, all policy interns are asked to comply with a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement.

Organization DescriptionWe design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean, safe and affordable water, energy, heating and cooling reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodation.