Location: Remote but with a preference for interns who can work out of our Durham, NC offices!
Hiring Manager: Lauren Scolnic
Salary: $15-20 per hour; ~20-30 hours per week expected; 40 maximum
Dates: Flexible, but sometime in May through late July or early August
About Us & The Opportunity: Modern Energy® is a diversified clean energy company that invests in, builds, and operates energy transition businesses to drive progress toward a net-zero carbon economy. Our portfolio includes platforms that deliver distributed energy solutions to customers in the United States and Brazil. Using our unique Capital + Capabilities + Culture model, we empower early-stage energy development companies to reach their full potential. With offices in Durham, NC, Austin, TX, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Modern Energy® is a certified B-Corp with a mission to make affordable, reliable, sustainable energy for all. To learn more, please visit our website at www.modern.energy. We hire Summer interns that we believe have the potential to become future leaders in the clean energy industry. We are seeking candidates with diverse perspectives who are prepared to contribute. When you join Modern Energy, you are joining a clean energy technology firm that will both challenge you and invest in your professional development. The environment is fast-paced and mission-driven, where interdisciplinary teams work together to drive the transition to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. By the conclusion of your summer internship, you will have the relationships, skills, and judgment necessary to pursue your career goals. We encourage all applicants to apply if they have a passion for sustainability and the environment and enjoy working in teams, irrespective of past experiences.
Please see a description of what you’ll do. Note: We do not expect a candidate to be proficient in all of the following areas! Our team has a shared commitment to learn from one another, and to teach the skills needed to be successful here.
Support the development of a new intranet platform by:
- Developing the overall structure and organization for the platform alongside other Modern Energy team members
- Creating pages for the platform, uploading and updating content where necessary
- Supporting in a firm-wide rollout
Support with ad hoc communications tasks, including but not limited to:
- Creating a content calendar
- Assisting with the research and writing of thought leadership
- Assisting with the preparation of podcast interviews and production
- Assisting with the preparation of social media content creation, monitoring and reporting
- Updating media lists and pitch media contacts, under supervision (if applicable to business needs)
- Jumping in and lending a hand when the need arises – your creativity and writing skills will be in high demand across the business!
- Shadowing the Head of Communications & Marketing in meetings
Get to know the Modern Energy business and people by:
- Learning the basics of Modern’s businesses
- Staying up to date on industry news and trends
- Meeting the team-in person, developing meaningful connections with industry experts
- Communicating effectively with internal parties using video conferencing, Slack, and email
Preferred Experience & Interest:
- Demonstrated interest in energy, communications, marketing and graphic design
- Great communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentations)
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and/or Google tools (Sheets, Slides, Docs); further experience in Canva, InDesign is a plus but not required
- While the communication, analytical, and technical skills above are important, a great work ethic is the single essential qualification to be successful with us.
Personal Qualities:
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You have a fundamental comfort with ambiguity and the hunger to make sense of complicated problems using novel methods. You have the ability to shift your communications and working styles to make sure things get done.
- You are Self-Directed: You are not afraid of ambiguity. You understand that it is your job to create the clarity you seek. You don’t wait for direction and when you are confused, you manage up and ask clarifying questions.
- You have an Attention to Detail: You make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is. You are highly organized.
- You are Mission-Aligned: You are passionate about the mission of Modern Energy, and motivated by the goal of delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to all.
- You have a Growth Mindset: You operate with a research mindset and are innately curious. You understand that struggling through a tough question provides unparalleled learning opportunities.
- You Act with Integrity: You have an unwavering commitment to act, at all times, with honor and integrity
$15 – $20 an hour
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We encourage applicants from historically excluded communities to apply.
If you have any questions please contact cfullerton@modern.energy