PowerHouse Texas

Austin

As an intern at PowerHouse Texas, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Program Director and Executive Director to support various initiatives aimed at promoting energy innovation, security, and sustainability in Texas. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the coordination of programs such as the Energy Policy Advisory Council (EPAC), Texas Energy Tours, and Energy Innovation Forums. You will play a key role in stakeholder engagement, advocacy efforts and helping to facilitate communication between academic advisors and legislators. Your responsibilities will include assisting with both program development and thought leadership and supporting the coordination of logistics for events. Additionally, you may support marketing, fundraising, and public relations efforts by collecting program success stories, managing social media campaigns, and assisting with press releases. This internship will provide you with valuable experience in energy policy, program coordination, advocacy, and relationship-building within a non-partisan non-profit organization.

 

This internship at PowerHouse Texas offers valuable professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on energy policy in Texas. If you are passionate about promoting energy innovation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field, we encourage you to apply.

 

• PowerHouse Policy Working Groups:

• As an instrumental part of the Energy Policy Advisory Council (EPAC) support team, manage policy working groups composed of legislative staffers leading in particular energy topics by supporting their activities, answering questions and connecting them with resources. Attend these calls and take notes.

• Host meetings between EPAC members and legislators

• Support the management of monthly EPAC check-in calls 

• Conduct office visits and further the relationship-building between academic experts (EPAC members) and legislators and staffers.

• Texas Energy Tour:

• Work with the Program Director to produce policy summaries of Texas energy legislation and translate into a policy agenda for Texas Energy Tours.

• Help organize and manage logistics for the Texas Energy Tour, including planning travel itineraries, estimating costs, etc. 

• Aid in the invitation and confirmation of legislators for the Texas Energy Tour. Create flyers and distribute those flyers to select offices in the Texas Capitol.

• Assist with press releases for the Texas Energy Tour.

• Energy Innovation Forums:

• Assist the team in setup and takedown on days of Energy Innovation Forums.

• Act as notetaker during Energy Innovation Forums and create an event summary and policy recommendations summary for distribution to attendees.

• Miscellaneous:

• Assist in program reporting

• Create legislation summaries post-89th Session 

• Assist Program Director with the Energy Policy Advisory Council (EPAC) as well as with communications and fundraising efforts.

• Assist in the management of social media channels and campaigns.

• Assist with database management, refinement and updates as needed.

• Provide input and recommendations to improve programming.
  

This is an unpaid internship position that offers valuable professional development opportunities and hands-on experience in energy policy:

• Gain first-hand experience in the legislative process 

• Engage with state legislators and staff

• Gain project administration and nonprofit management experience

• Learn about technology innovation directly from academic experts

• Build a clean energy network in Austin

 

Please send your resume and cover letter to anagha@powerhousetexas.org and Patricia@powerhousetexas.org by April 8th, 2024. 

 

Please include in the email subject line: Internship Application-Summer 2025.

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Anagha Uppal anagha.uppal@gmail.com

State Legislature

 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental studies, political science).

• Experience in policy advocacy, program coordination, or related roles is preferred.

• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Passion for promoting energy innovation, security, and sustainability in Texas.

 

Anagha Uppal

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025

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