Solar Access and Affordability Intern

Our energy system is on the brink of a major transformation, and we’re looking for someone to help us ensure this new system puts rooftop solar energy at the cornerstone!

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit that started more than 15 years ago with a simple question. “Mom, can we go solar?” Since then, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people benefit from solar energy. We are dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone – by helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.

As a Solar Access and Affordability Intern, you will work closely with the Solar Access and Affordability team and community partners to support access to clean energy for community members who have traditionally been left out of these opportunities. This fellow will work remotely across a distributed team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy justice, with an interest in community outreach and education.

This position reports directly to the Director of Solar Access and Affordability.

• Prepare materials, handle logistics, and assist with participant registrations
• Support managing the online platform and zoom set up
• Track participant attendance and analyze survey data
• Support the distribution of stipends or microgrants
• Support Solar Access and Affordability educational programs with content preparation and delivery
• Assist with updating program tracking documents to ensure that activities are logged.
• Help coordinate community outreach for upcoming educational events or training sessions. This could involve sending reminders, and working with local organizations to increase attendance.
• Attend local Massachusetts events to represent SUN where applicable.
• Accompany team members at coalition meetings help take notes, track key discussion points, and identify potential opportunities for collaboration.
• Help with gathering and analyzing feedback after trainings and webinars to identify trends and areas of improvement.

Organization-wide administration (10%)

• Actively contribute to a workplace culture aligned with SUN’s values of equity, inclusion, continuous learning, action-oriented, and people-centered.
• Show up fully for learning and planning and activities, including all-staff meetings, and strategy sessions.
• Coordinate and work with external consultants as needed.
• Attend meetings, prepare agendas, and take notes.
• As a key member of the team, contribute to brainstorming, developing, and executing new ideas.
• Manage your own regular administration, including timely submission of timesheets, receipts, reimbursements, scheduling, traveling planning, and HR paperwork.
• Other projects or tasks as assigned.

Work environment

This position requires the ability to:

• Occasionally lift and move equipment or packages up to 50 pounds
• Remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods
• Travel occasionally by car or public transport to attend or support events
• Stand for extended periods while supporting events and/or community outreach activities

Core Competencies

At SUN, thriving means more than great work, it is about how we show up for one another, embrace challenges, and live our shared values. These Core Competencies guide our success together:

• Proactive and Accountable: takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and owns outcomes.
• People-Centered Communicator: communicates clearly and respectfully in both written and verbal forms. Seeks understanding through questions, engages in open dialogue, and is receptive to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Adaptable and Growth-Minded: embraces learning with curiosity and approaches change with flexibility. Comfortable navigating new tools, systems, and evolving ways of…