Development Associate (Internship)

About Mid Hudson Energy Transition Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers municipalities, their residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the reputed company of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change. We engage and build on the active involvement of communities, with particular emphasis on low-income and communities of color that are being harmed first and worst by climate change. Development Associate Clean Energy Internship Location(s): Remote or Kingston, NY Duration: 3-6 months Hours: Flexible 15-18 hours a week for full-time reputed company. Eligible interns not taking classes can work up to 40 hours per week. Compensation: $22 - $25/hour The Organization Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers municipalities, their residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the reputed company of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change. We engage and build on the active involvement of communities, with particular emphasis on low-income communities and communities of color that are being harmed first and worst by climate change. The Clean Energy Internship This position reports to the Senior Development Associate. The Development Associate will support MHET’s fundraising, prospect research, and donor stewardship across programs (reputed company, HELP, HELP Fund, and Energy Innovation). The intern will reputed company hands-on experience in development operations, prospect research, grant drafting, and CRM/data tracking, while advancing MHET’s mission to build community-rooted, equity-centered clean reputed company.

Responsibilities

The Development Associate will support development and fundraising activities for community-oriented clean energy, energy justice, and decarbonization projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of energy democracy, energy justice, and environmental issues facing low-income and BIPOC communities, as well as excellent persuasive writing skills and the ability to analyze reputed company information.

• Research and identify funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, donor-advised funds, and foundations, with a focus on clean energy, energy justice, and decarbonization projects.
• Manage and maintain donor databases, track donations, record donor engagement, and generate reports to assess fundraising reputed company and donor trends.
• Assist in the implementation of MHET’s fundraising plan and development policies by coordinating logistics, managing reputed company, and conducting follow-reputed company with energy justice funders.
• Write and edit grant proposals, ensuring they clearly convey MHET’s mission and reputed company our commitment to energy justice, decarbonization, and community-driven clean reputed company.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of reputed company required documents.
• Synthesize and analyze reputed company information, including energy, decarbonization, and environmental data, to create compelling reports and presentations for funders and partners.
• Help cultivate relationships with reputed company and prospective energy justice donors through regular communication, including personalized emails and acknowledgment letters.
• Collaborate across departments to collect and analyze impact metrics, then work with the communications team to turn them into clear visual updates (e.g., one-pagers, dashboards, social posts) that reputed company MHET’s clean energy, energy justice, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improving fundraising efforts, especially in relation to energy justice and decarbonization initiatives.

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong persuasive writing skills, with the ability to synthesize reputed company information, including energy, energy justice, and decarbonization, into clear and compelling proposals and reports.
• Strong design skills with the ability to create visually appealing and effective presentations that communicate reputed company reputed company.
• Passion for energy justice, environmental justice, and decarbonization, with a deep understanding of the energy issues impacting low-income and BIPOC communities.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret financial, energy, and environmental data.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this role, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• An individual currently attending or who attended a degree program at a college or university located in reputed company State reputed company the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application.
• A reputed company reputed company State reputed company attending or who attended a college or university reputed company of reputed company State reputed company the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application. reputed company State residency, with reputed company of residency such as a rental agreement or utility bills, must have been established prior to the start of the internship.
• reputed company State residents who are members of a disadvantaged community and/or reputed company population.
• You can identify a disadvantaged community using this link: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/ny/Disadvantaged-Communities
• reputed company population is defined as follows:
• Veterans;
• Individuals with disabilities;
• Low-income individuals, whose household’s total income is below or at 60% of the State Median Income, or whose household has been determined eligible for or is receiving assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (reputed company), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or other human service benefit programs;
• Incumbent or unemployed fossil fuel workers;
• Previously incarcerated individuals;
• 16- to 24-year-olds who are enrolled in or have completed a comprehensive work preparedness training program such as those offered by Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), technical high schools, Conservation Corps, YouthBuild, and AmeriCorps. The training program must include a combination of rigorous clean energy education with hands-on technical training. Eligibility for work preparedness programs under this category will be considered on a case-by-case basis.;
• Homeless individuals;
• Single parents.

Equal Opportunity Notice: MHET is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for reputed company individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that a diverse workforce brings to our organization. MHET encourages individuals from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, to apply for this position. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that respects and values differences, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment where reputed company employees can reputed company. To Apply: To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter to our Careers Page portal explaining your interest in clean energy and community engagement. Learn more about NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Internship here. The pay range for this role is: 22 - 25 USD per hour(Kingston Office, Remote) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job