Intern – Sustainability & Business Development

Job Description

Summary

This intern position provides assistance in business development, key accounts, and sustainability. The internship may include work on renewable energy projects, electric vehicle (EV) program development, community outreach, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Essential Functions

+ Assist with data analysis and concept development. + Perform literature searches for technology, program development, and industry best practices. + Assist in community outreach activities. + Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

+ Manager/Sr. Manager, Key Accounts & Sustainability: receive direction and guidance from + Business Development Analyst: receives direction and guidance from, collaborate with

External

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Most of the work will be performed in a standard office environment but a portion of the work could be in the field in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Completion of sophomore-level course work in an accredited undergraduate degree program, required.

Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or recently graduated, required.

Experience

Six (6) months’ previous work experience (any field), required.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.