Fellowship Program

Fellowship Description

The SI2 Fellowship provides a professional development opportunity for students seeking hands-on experience working on solar and storage policy research, policy analysis, and public education efforts, through the Solar and Storage Industries Institute and its sister organization, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The SI2 Fellowship is a year-long engagement based in Washington DC with optional remote service. Each position is full-time during the summer months (maximum 40 hours), and part-time during the academic year (maximum 20 hours). Fellows will conduct research and policy analysis on key topics affecting renewable energy companies across the country while receiving extensive professional development and training.

Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with a Statement of Interest (500 word max) and three academic or professional references.

Fellow Responsibilities

In conjunction with SI2 staff, Fellows will be responsible for engaging in the following activities:

• Conducting a literature review of publications and peer-reviewed materials
• Analyzing survey results and reporting findings
• Developing case studies and reports based on literature review and survey responses
• Writing policy whitepapers and research reports
• Assist with preparing other deliverables for federally funded research projects
• Support multi-stakeholder working groups focused on siting and permitting issues
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

We are looking for graduate, doctoral, and/or post-doctoral students who have a baseline of education and experience to build on in this fellowship. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to issues of social justice, experience in the non-profit sector, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and comfort working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Desired qualifications include:

• Pursuing an advanced degree in environmental policy, public administration, or planning with an emphasis on clean energy and/or climate science
• Academic and/or professional experience in renewable energy and environmental policy
• Data collection and analysis experience
• Due to the grant requirements, a fellow must be a US citizen or a permanent US resident with the ability to work in the US.???
• Ability to work remotely with optional in-person meetings and events

Compensation

$25-35 per hour, depending on experience.

Working at SEIA/SI2

SEIA/SI2 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA/SI2 complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA/SI2 is an EVERIFY employer.