Student Internships in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The United States Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers exciting student volunteer internships throughout the year in its Washington, DC headquarters. These volunteer internships provide exciting opportunities for students to learn through direct experience about the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. In addition, some colleges and universities give academic credit for federal government internships - and an internship with the government could transition into a full-time paid position after graduation.
What You Would be Doing
Other Energy Opportunities
Visit EERE's Education site for links to many other energy-related learning opportunities, including fellowships, scholarships, and other career-oriented resources for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
EERE strengthens America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that:
- Enhance energy efficiency and productivity;
- Bring clean, reliable, and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and
- Make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life.
To support these objectives, EERE sponsors various initiatives to build awareness about energy efficiency and renewable energy topics and to coordinate efforts toward specific goals.
Volunteers will:
- Assist with research;
- Assist staff members with program-related tasks and projects;
- Conduct essential administrative work; and
- Attend meetings and hearings.
Who is Eligible
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In order to participate in this program, student applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Be an individual who is enrolled, not less than half-time, in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or comparable recognized educational institution.
- Secure the permission of your educational institution to participate.
- Be available on at least a part-time basis for no less than three months.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
Selection will be made without regard to considerations of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or handicap. Volunteers are strictly on a voluntary basis without financial compensation. No federal government liability is assumed.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Volunteers are advised of the following application process:
- Complete the online application form below including a cover letter and resume (cover letter should explain why you want to be a volunteer, what you have to offer, and how you hope to benefit from the volunteer assignment; resume should outline previous employment experience, education background, citizenship, future goals, and references with contact information).
- If selected, you will be notified by the EERE Human Resources representative who will forward to you a proposed assignment agreement, which must be completed and signed by you and your educational institution before you may begin.
- All relevant materials must be received at least 60 days prior to the proposed assignment.
- To check the progress of an application, contact: Lynda Dancy-Woodson at (202) 586-2300.
Application
To apply to be an EERE volunteer, please use the form below to send us the following information (or you can send us your information by mail):
To Submit Your Application by Mail
Mail your cover letter and resume to:
EERE Volunteer
US Department of Energy, EE-1
1000 Independence Ave., SW, 6A-013
Washington, DC 20585