Fall 2026 Internship

Accelerate Fall 2026 Internship Cohort (September 8, 2026 – December 18, 2026)

Are you looking for an entry-level professional experience that will shape your career trajectory and make a meaningful impact on the future of transportation in the United States?

Accelerate, a workforce development initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 internship cohort!

This is a unique opportunity to get involved with Clean Cities and Communities, where you ll have the chance to work side by side with inspiring mentors and network with a wide range of stakeholders who have a common interest in building a more sustainable future.

Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide. More than 75 DOE-designated Clean Cities and Communities coalitions, including Drive Clean Indiana, work locally in urban, suburban, and rural communities to strengthen the nation’s environment, energy security, and economic prosperity. As partners with DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, coalitions work to deploy affordable, efficient, fuel-saving technologies and practices, and energy-efficient mobility systems.

Whether you re an undergraduate or graduate student, or have recently graduated within the past year, this workforce development initiative will provide you with first-hand experience that will help you gain a better understanding of many roles and build your professional portfolio with meaningful projects.

Here are more details about the internship:

• All majors are welcome to apply.
• You will play a vital role in expanding public awareness and advancing the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce petroleum consumption.
• Depending on the initiatives of the coalition they’re working with, interns could get hands-on experience in event planning, communications or marketing, content creation, air quality research, community outreach, and more! Projects are wide-ranging, and more detailed for each location can be found in the application.
• Internships are offered for 15 or 20 hours per week over 14 weeks, providing a flexible schedule to accommodate your studies.
• Accelerate offers stipends ranging from $3,150 to $5,040, depending on your academic level, location, and hours assigned by the coalition.
• This internship will take place from approximately September 8 - December 18, and applications are due by 11:59 pm PT on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Drive Clean Indiana Requirements & Preferences:

• Drive Clean Indiana interns must work on-site at our office in Saint John, IN.
• Ability to work 9-5 three days a week is preferred, but not required. We can work with you to find a suitable schedule.
• Must be comfortable making phone calls, attending events, and conducting email outreach.
• Canva and social media experience is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in sustainability, clean transportation, air quality, energy security, and local government is a plus.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc).
• Must have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn!