ACORE's Corporate Engagement Internship - Summer 2022
The Corporate Engagement Intern is responsible for providing business development research and administrative support for the Corporate Engagement Team. Interns will gain valuable experience in non-profit membership and database management, sales and business development, and first-hand knowledge of the renewable energy sector. Interns will report to the Corporate Engagement Manager and will spend approximately 50% of their time on a research project of their choice. Candidates with an interest in renewable energy business, finance, and energy markets are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct background research on prospective new member organizations
- Provide strategic research in suggesting new business development targets
- Receive training in Salesforce and assist in data entry tasks
- Generate monthly membership reports
- Update member profiles on ACORE site
- Shadow Corporate Engagement team on prospective member pitches
Required skills and qualifications:
- Current or recent undergraduate student or equivalent experience
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Previous CRM or database experience a plus
- Interest in renewable energy, with special interest in the financial/project development aspect of renewable energy a plus
- Past marketing or public affairs internship experience preferable
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
The Orsted Mentorship Program
ACORE is committed to social and economic justice as part of the transition to a greener future, and is actively working to cultivate a culture of inclusion and equity within the renewable energy sector. To this end, we have partnered with Orsted to connect select interns with an industry mentor who will serve as a resource during and after the ACORE internship. If you are interested in the Orsted Mentorship Program, please indicate in your cover letter why you feel you would be a good candidate.