Duration

• 3 months.

The Position

This position will sit within City Light’s Electrification and Strategic Technology Division responsible for creating the utility’s energy future and oversees the utility’s efforts related to transportation and building electrification, grid modernization and strategic technology. In addition, this position supports the utility’s sustainability and environmental stewardship goals and works with the Environmental, Engineering, and Project Delivery Division. The position will work to advance the sustainability and partnership milestones identified in Seattle City Light’s Strategic Plan and 10-Year Strategic Roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential partnership and funding opportunities that align with City Light’s Strategic Plan
• Co-lead pre-award grant project (initial conceptualization, stakeholder engagement, vetting, leadership approvals, grant writing, budget development, and application submission)
• Plan, facilitate, and convene a citywide Grants Community of Practice workshop
• Assist in special projects such as resilience and critical services reports or community engagement plans that are intended to meet foundational needs and support future funding acquisition

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship.
• Enrolled in an academic program with focus on Urban Planning, Sustainability/Environment, Construction Project Management, Various Engineering Disciplines, Communications, Public Administration, Liberal Studies, or related field.
• Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.

Benefits

Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.

Other Benefits Include

Professional and educational development

• Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
• Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
• Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
• Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
• Working for the city builds your career and your community.

 Competitive pay and benefits

• Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
• Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
• Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.

Company

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

The Creating Our Energy Future Resource Partnerships and Grants Intern will be supporting City Light’s funding goals to accelerate a just, sustainable, and affordable clean energy future for City Light’s customers