Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 4 hours ago
Intern, Community Engagement
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrBrookfield Renewable U.S. is seeking a highly motivated Community Engagement Intern to join their team at TerraForm Power. The intern will support the Greenfield Development Team in managing stakeholder relationships and community outreach for large-scale renewable energy projects, gaining valuable experience in the renewable energy industry.
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Responsibilities
Research and analyze community demographics, local stakeholders, and political landscapes for active and prospective project sites
Watch and summarize county meetings (Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission) and input data on company platforms
Track news and social media in project areas to develop and maintain weekly newsfeed resource for the broader team
Conduct online research and analysis of local county information and permitting requirements
Assist in preparing materials for community meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder presentations
Develop, edit, and write content for newsletters, websites, mailings, and project collateral
Support the development and tracking of Community Benefit Agreements
Coordinate logistics for community events, site tours, and public meetings
Maintain and update stakeholder databases and engagement tracking systems
Participate in meetings with local officials, landowners, and community organizations
Support other community engagement initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Sociology, Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, or a related field
Genuine interest in local government, policy, and the political process, particularly in rural communities
Interest in renewable energy development
Interest in coalition building and community organizing
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking in public and building trust with diverse stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality work product
Well organized; self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel occasionally to community meetings and board meetings
A joyful approach to work and life combined with a sense of humor highly recommended
Preferred
Design skills a plus (Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Familiarity with Airtable or Salesforce a plus
Benefits
Exposure to the full lifecycle of community engagement in renewable energy development
Experience supporting public meetings, permitting processes, and stakeholder outreach
Mentorship from the Director of Community Engagement
Professional development and networking opportunities
Company
Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Brookfield Renewable U.S develops and delivers renewable power solutions.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Gallagher, CFA
Chief Executive Officer Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Josh Garrett, CFA
Chief Financial Officer, TerraForm Power
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