What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Economic Development position at NYSERDA?
New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
At the Future Energy Economy Summit in September 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul called for advanced clean energy technologies to play a key role in supporting renewable energy and economic development. The Summit outlined next steps needed to plan for growing energy demand that can support the State’s commitment to accelerate progress toward a zero-emission electricity system. During Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State includes the creation of a Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York (Master Plan). To guide next steps in the Master Plan process, NYSERDA published a Blueprint for Consideration of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies. One often-cited challenge for nuclear plant builders is a weak U.S. nuclear supply chain following a several-decade pause in building new plants. In order to understand the current state of the nuclear supply chain in New York State, NYSERDA’s Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships is looking for an inter to help with the following responsibilities to help the department better understand the current state of the nuclear supply chain in New York.
One of the primary responsibilities of the intern (60% of time) will include designing and conducting a comprehensive survey targeting nuclear supply chain companies in New York State and to gather data on their supply chain needs, workforce requirements, and educational qualifications for workers. The intern will analyze the collected data to identify key trends, challenges, and gaps in the current supply chain and workforce infrastructure. Additionally, the intern will research and evaluate existing educational offerings in New York State, assessing their alignment with the industry’s demands. The intern will prepare a detailed report summarizing findings, offering actionable recommendations for addressing identified gaps, and presenting the results to key stakeholders, including state agencies, industry leaders, and educational institutions.
As part of the intern’s responsibility will be to conduct market research (25% of time) entailing a deep dive into target industries & supply chain companies from the solar, battery, wind and electric vehicles to see if there are transferable parts and technologies that can help enhance the current nuclear supply chain and/or offer new markets for companies that the company may not have considered.
Lastly, the intern will help the Economic Development Team staff in curating the information into a Customer Relations Management database (Salesforce) to develop potential a strategy for lead generation and outreach to the selected companies.
This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin Summer 2025 and continue to Spring 2026 and beyond.
It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes. The Economic Development and Strategic Partnership team is based in the Albany office. The intern will have a choice of working from the NYC or Albany office during the duration of the project.
Primary Responsibilities
(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)
Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.
- Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
- Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
- Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
At the Future Energy Economy Summit in September 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul called for advanced clean energy technologies to play a key role in supporting renewable energy and economic development. The Summit outlined next steps needed to plan for growing energy demand that can support the State’s commitment to accelerate progress toward a zero-emission electricity system. During Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State includes the creation of a Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York (Master Plan). To guide next steps in the Master Plan process, NYSERDA published a Blueprint for Consideration of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies. One often-cited challenge for nuclear plant builders is a weak U.S. nuclear supply chain following a several-decade pause in building new plants. In order to understand the current state of the nuclear supply chain in New York State, NYSERDA’s Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships is looking for an inter to help with the following responsibilities to help the department better understand the current state of the nuclear supply chain in New York.
One of the primary responsibilities of the intern (60% of time) will include designing and conducting a comprehensive survey targeting nuclear supply chain companies in New York State and to gather data on their supply chain needs, workforce requirements, and educational qualifications for workers. The intern will analyze the collected data to identify key trends, challenges, and gaps in the current supply chain and workforce infrastructure. Additionally, the intern will research and evaluate existing educational offerings in New York State, assessing their alignment with the industry’s demands. The intern will prepare a detailed report summarizing findings, offering actionable recommendations for addressing identified gaps, and presenting the results to key stakeholders, including state agencies, industry leaders, and educational institutions.
As part of the intern’s responsibility will be to conduct market research (25% of time) entailing a deep dive into target industries & supply chain companies from the solar, battery, wind and electric vehicles to see if there are transferable parts and technologies that can help enhance the current nuclear supply chain and/or offer new markets for companies that the company may not have considered.
Lastly, the intern will help the Economic Development Team staff in curating the information into a Customer Relations Management database (Salesforce) to develop potential a strategy for lead generation and outreach to the selected companies.
This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin Summer 2025 and continue to Spring 2026 and beyond.
It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes. The Economic Development and Strategic Partnership team is based in the Albany office. The intern will have a choice of working from the NYC or Albany office during the duration of the project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and implement a survey targeting nuclear supply chain companies to collect data on supply chain needs, workforce requirements, and educational qualifications.
- Conduct follow-up interviews with industry stakeholders to gain deeper insights into supply chain and workforce challenges.
- Analyze survey data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in the nuclear supply chain and workforce infrastructure.
- Research and evaluate existing educational programs in New York State to assess their alignment with industry needs.
- Develop actionable recommendations for addressing supply chain gaps and enhancing workforce readiness through targeted educational programs or partnerships.
- Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing findings, data analysis, and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Deliver a professional presentation of key findings and recommendations to state agencies, industry leaders, and educational institutions.
- Conduct market research into target industries & supply chain companies from the solar, battery, wind and electric vehicles to see if there are transferable parts and technologies that can help enhance the current nuclear supply chain and/or offer new markets for companies that the company may not have considered.
- Curating the information into a Customer Relations Management database (Salesforce).
- Collaborate with the project supervisor and maintain regular updates on progress and challenges throughout the project.
- Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college.
- Demonstrated interests in Economic Development, Clean Energy, Supply Chain Analytics and/or Local Government preferred.
- Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Ability to utilize various Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP)
- Demonstrated ability to research primary and secondary sources.
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work in teams.
- Shown interest and passion in public speaking.
- Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.
- Strong work ethic.
- Additional as needed
(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)
Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.
Salary : $18 - $20
