Project Background

The BPC Energy Team is focused on generating and advocating pragmatic clean energy policies through engagement with a broad set of stakeholders and experts from diverse political perspectives. We are working to forge coherent, evidence-based, and effective federal policies to responsibly drive a transition toward a cleaner low-carbon energy mix while maintaining economic growth.

Responsibilities
The intern will work directly with BPC’s Energy Project team on analysis and research, event planning, monitoring news and congressional activity, blogging, communications activities, and administrative support. The intern will help support the Energy Project’s major initiatives in a number of possible areas, including:

Net-zero greenhouse gas policy frameworks
Power sector and industrial sector decarbonization policies
Energy innovation, technology development, and commercialization programs
The future of nuclear power
Policies to help advance carbon capture and storage technologies, including direct air capture
Opportunities for natural carbon solutions
Development of an offshore wind industry in the US
Responsible production of natural gas and petroleum
Energy infrastructure and permitting modernization

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent grad
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

SPRING PROGRAM

During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and paid. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Fall and spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities. *Please note that our Spring internship will be hybrid with an option to be virtual.*

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please apply early as applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (in one PDF File):

Cover letter tailored to the team(s) you are applying for
Resume
College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work. 
Brief response to the prompt "What does bipartisanship mean to you" (5-8 sentences)
2-3 page writing sample

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring Internships: November 22nd

BPC Diversity Statement

The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.
Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.
Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.

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Spring Internship 2025 - Energy Program

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