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Position Title: Communications Intern or Communications Fellow (Fall 2026)

Reports to: Lizi Bowen, Deputy Director of Communications

Position Status: Temporary, nonexempt

About the EFI Foundation (EFIF)

The EFI Foundation delivers evidence-based, pragmatic solutions to the worlds toughest energy challenges. The EFI Foundation advances innovative, evidence-based solutions to complex energy challengescombining rigorous analysis with a pragmatic approach to bridge the gap toward a low-carbon future.

The EFI Foundation is a trusted, independent, nonpartisan guide through the worlds toughest energy challenges. We focus on practical solutions, not ideology, to make real progress possible. We forge coalitions that cut across divides, creating answers that are tested, collaborative, and durable. We believe energy evolution must be affordable, resilient, and equitable for all.

About EJM Associates, LLC (EJM)

EJM Associates is a strategic consulting firm founded and directly managed by former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. We advise clients on a range of energy policy, innovation, and security issues to help them navigate the transition to a global clean energy economy.

This role may be expected to perform work for EJM, consistent with their job description.

Summary

EFIF offers Internships to individuals who are pursuing a communications-related degree (energy/environment emphasis a plus) or a Fellowship to individuals who are pursuing or who have completed an advanced (post-undergraduate) degree. Please apply through our job application portal; no phone calls please. This position will run for a fixed three-to-six month term, beginning in September 2026.

• Communications Interns: EFIF offers Internships to individuals who are pursuing or who have completed an undergraduate degree. Internships are typically for a semester, and interns are non-exempt employees that may be full time (40 hours/week) or part time. Interns also do communications and logistical work on an ad hoc basis, usually tasks directly related to research or work products. Interns also assist in office-wide administrative tasks. Internships are paid on an hourly basis at a base rate of $20/hr.

• Communications Fellows: EFIF offers Fellowships to individuals who are pursuing or have completed an advanced (post-undergraduate) degree. A Fellow may also have some project management responsibilities, including coordinating with external contractors and partners, and taking a lead on social media campaigns and outreach. Fellowships are offered for a fixed term (typically a semester or aligned with a specific project duration). Fellows are nonexempt employees and are paid on an hourly basis. Fellows may be full time (40 hours/week) or part time. Fellowships are paid on an hourly basis at a base rate of $27/hr.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Our permanent hybrid work schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. All employees must be able to join and participate in business meetings within the normal working hours of the U.S. East Coast from 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET.

The communications team works on social media outreach, including providing graphics and content for LinkedIn, X, the EFIF website, and newsletter. Setting up, preparing materials, and supporting workshops and public events (in person and virtual) are also key components of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with EFIFs social media and web presence.
• Writing blog and social media posts on EFIF activity (speaking engagements, workshops, reports, and more), writing report landing pages, adding/updating employee bios, and more.
• Creating graphics of EFIF content that can be shared on social media.
• Creating and maintaining contacts lists for content distribution to other energy influencers, reporters, U.S. policymakers and their staffs.
• Tracking and disseminating media hits internally through weekly media clips, as well as externally on EFIFs website and social media.
• Collating and analyzing social media (X and LinkedIn) and marketing dataemail penetration, open rates, and effective ways of furthering outreach.
• Contributing to EFIFs monthly newsletter.

Eligibility & Skills

• Background in energy or communications preferred.
• Current undergraduate, post-graduate student, or recent graduate (within the last six months).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills.
• Experience with drafting external-facing content, copyediting, AP Style, and publication processes preferred.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools including Hubspot, MailChimp, MuckRack, WordPress, Canva, Adobe, and Google Analytics, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work accurately with complicated data sets.
• Understanding the value of social media in promoting policy.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside and work in the United States.

Application Materials

Please apply directly through our career portal and include:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Communications writing sample (on an energy topic is a plus but not required).
• Optional, but a plus: graphic design examples or a portfolio of work.
• Finalists will be required to provide two personal references.

Statement on Diversity

Dont meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFIF isdedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation for this job application due to a disability, you may contact us at info@efifoundation.org.