DCSEU ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT (AM) INTERN

Spring and/or Summer (please specify which one you are applying for)

Starting at $15/hr

Spring: 37 hours per week; Summer: 40 hours per week

Flexible Start Date

The DCSEU is looking for a passionate, driven, and creative student to join our Account Management Team. They will work with DCSEU on high impact projects focused on our mission to provide energy savings to large energy users.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will help our team to maximize the strength of relationships between existing and future commercial and institutional customers to expand DCSEU energy efficiency services. This is a great opportunity to learn how to grow a market using creativity and innovation with a commitment to the environment. Key deliverables will include market and policy research, special events, customer success stories, and data analysis. The DCSEU supports Washington, DC’s bold, visionary, and comprehensive energy plan for clean and affordable energy for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify key trends in our various markets regarding the role of energy efficiency in carbon emissions reductions.
• Determine key barriers and drivers for adaptation of efficient technologies in DC.
• For all topics, make actionable recommendations to DCSEU on the way forward for increasing adaptation of efficient technologies.
• Support Account Managers with improving the quality of customer profile data to track and report on key performance indicators.
• Research energy and environmental policies and regulations as requested.

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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, and values of DCSEU.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, critical-thinking/problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, science/engineering, or other fields related to energy and environmental sustainability desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software on PC platform.
• DC residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Internal - Work is normally performed in climate-controlled office environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

External - No travel is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Most duties are performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing of approximately 40 pounds such as files, documents, and computer equipment and materials though is not required should this not be possible for any reason. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level. Repetitive motion injuries may occur. Company will provide adaptive devices as needed.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice.

Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.