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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for energy policy in the United States is $96,819.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Energy Policy professionals typically spend their days researching and analyzing current energy issues, monitoring regulatory developments, and drafting policy briefs or recommendations. They often collaborate closely with government agencies, industry groups, and nonprofit organizations to interpret policy impacts and advocate for sustainable solutions. The role may also involve organizing stakeholder meetings, responding to public consultations, and staying informed about technological and market trends. These tasks require a mix of analytical, communication, and project management skills, making each day both challenging and rewarding.

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Energy and Environmental Policy Internship - Fall 2026 - PAID

American Action Forum

Washington, DC • On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Announcement: American Action Forum Energy and Environmental Policy Internship

Company Overview

The American Action Forum is a forward-looking, non-profit policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free, and prosperous. It seeks to promote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies that will reform government, challenge outdated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better. As a unique, fast-paced “action” tank, we use the modern tools of communications to deploy ideas; engage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives; and educate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders.

Internship Summary

As an intern in the energy and environmental policy issue area, you will report directly to Shuting Pomerleau, the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at the American Action Forum. Shuting’s work focuses on energy and environmental policy analysis. Research topics include carbon border adjustments, carbon taxation, climate and trade, the latest developments in energy markets, and electricity markets.

As an intern, you will work with Shuting to craft projects that will give the Forum the most cogent voice in the energy and environmental policy space.

Potential projects include:

  • Quantifying the impacts of various energy policies 
  • Compiling data on energy infrastructure development
  • Issue briefs on complex areas of energy policy

Responsibilities and Duties

As part of the internship, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Research assistance: Interns will provide research assistance and data collection for their issue area director
  • Event attendance: Interns will virtually attend Capitol Hill hearings, private speaker events, and events held by other DC think tanks to analyze and report on the information presented
  • Forum event support: Interns will help promote, run, and evaluate all Forum events
  • Portfolio and final presentation: Interns will create a portfolio of their work completed at the Forum and give a brief presentation of a topic of their choice

Qualifications and Skills

  • Excellent writing ability and communication skills
  • An interest in the politics and policies of center-right conservatives
  • Self-starting attitude
  • Strong quantitative skills are highly desired

Hours and Compensation

  • Interns must be available to work in-person 20 to 29 hours per week
  • Interns will earn an hourly wage
  • Interns will use their own computer/equipment
  • This is a part-time, paid internship

How to Apply

Please include in your application a resume, cover letter, and writing sample of less than 1,000 words.

Documents must be submitted as a PDF file with the following file name:

  • Resume: LastName_Resume_Energy
  • Cover Letter: LastName_CL_Energy
  • Writing Sample: LastName_WS_Energy 

(Example: Jane Doe’s Resume – Doe_Resume_Energy)

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