AVANGRID, an innovative and growing energy company, needs a creative and ambitious college student to join our Government and Regulatory Affairs team. You will take part in an Internship program to learn our business inside and out. If you are looking to broaden your skills sets and learn more about careers in energy, apply today. For more information on our company, visit www.avangrid.com.

As part of our program, you will support the Federal Government and Regulatory Affairs Team, which represents the company and its business units on Capitol Hill and within the executive branch. In this role, you will gain hands on experience in clean energy and utility policy and political matters; apply knowledge and skills learned in college; and participate in the day-to-day operations of a D.C. office. Duties may include covering congressional hearings, briefings or trade association meetings; analyzing legislation or regulations; assisting the government or regulatory affairs team with research, writing activities, and meeting preparations; examining emerging energy trends, opportunities, or challenges; and other projects as determined timely by the team. The ideal candidate is interested in a career at the intersection between clean energy and policy, has strong communication and problem-solving skills, a disciplined work ethic, and enjoys taking on new challenges.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Participate in an internship program where you will contribute to a variety of lobbying, policy and political tasks in support of AVANGRID’s D.C. team.
• Contribute to projects that advance AVANGRID’s vision to be the leading sustainable energy company in the U.S.
• Work with the team to support advocacy initiatives.
• Draft correspondence, talking points and background materials for use by the government affairs team.
• Attend congressional briefings, hearing and trade association meetings and provide concise reports on the discussions.
• Work with the governmental and regulatory affairs team to develop your legislative and regulatory policy and political skills.
• Work in an innovative and energized environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Create a comprehensive presentation of your work completed during the program for presentation to the wider organization at the conclusion of the program.

At AVANGRID, we want to grow with you – Here’s what you’ll get:

• Key experiences in clean energy and utility legislative and regulatory policy and political matters on AVANGRID’s federal government and regulatory affairs team.
• Option to participate in the AVANGRID Mentoring Program.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business through business briefs hosted by AVANGRID senior leaders.
• Opportunities to develop leadership capabilities with leadership development resources.
• Opportunities to network and build lasting relationships with great colleagues from across the globe.
• A focus on innovation and technology.
• A commitment to the environment and providing clean, renewable energy.

What you need:

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment & learn quickly in a fast paced environment

· Creative and innovative thinking

· Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills

· Politically interested and bipartisan-minded

· Willingness to learn and improve

· Strong work ethic, reputation, and moral compass

• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Politically interested and bipartisan-minded
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Strong work ethic, reputation, and moral compass

Education & Experience Required:

• Currently a sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor’s in Government / Political Science, Law, Energy/Environment, Climate, Renewables, Utilities)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for future sponsorship