Summer Intern, Program Specialist; Los Angeles

Position: 2026 Summer Intern, Program Specialist (Los Angeles)
Join our Los Angeles team as a Program Specialist Intern, supporting outreach and sales planning for Absorption Heat Pumps. This internship offers hands-on experience in market analysis, sales strategy development, and technical outreach, directly contributing to our business growth in the region.

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. Pay is expected to be $23 per hour. This role can be remote from anywhere in the US. We are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

* Market Analysis:
Research and analyze market trends, customer segments, and competitive landscape for Gas Absorption Heat Pumps in the Los Angeles area.

* Sales Plan Development:
Collaborate with the engineering and sales teams to define and refine outreach and sales strategies, including lead generation, customer targeting, and value proposition messaging.

* Technical Outreach:
Assist in preparing technical presentations, product literature, and outreach materials tailored to prospective clients and partners.

* Collaboration:

Work closely with Sales, Account Management, and Engineering teams to align strategies and deliver actionable recommendations.

* Reporting:
Summarize findings and present actionable insights to team leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.

* MEA Program Support:
Provide clarity on supporting the MEA program's pipeline in 2026 and report at a high level on progress to the Account Manager (AM) and Project Manager (PM).

* Contractor Coordination:
Support outreach efforts with designated contractors (Bateman and Innovative) to facilitate installations and ensure timely submission into the pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications:

* At least 30 completed college-level credit hours (preferably in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field)

* Candidate must be a US citizen, reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S. per contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to support contractor coordination and Account Manager outreach efforts

* Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools

* Interest in becoming a subject matter resource on gas absorption heat pumps and related sales enablement strategies

* Familiarity with HVAC or energy systems (especially Absorption Heat Pumps)

* Familiarity with energy efficiency programs and related initiatives

* Experience with market research or sales planning projects

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Ability to attend occasional meetings at Los Angeles, CA office

Perks:

* Dedicated mentorship from experienced team members

* Gain hands-on experience in sales enablement and contractor engagement strategies within the energy efficiency sector

* Access to training resources and workshops

* Networking opportunities with engineering and sales professionals

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