H2DI Operations Intern or Fellow, Fall 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: H2DI Operations Intern or Fellow

Reports to: H2DI Executive Director

Position Status: Nonexempt, temporary

Type: Full-time or Part-Time

Salary:

The salary for the Operations Intern position is $20/hr. EFIF offers Internships to individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or have recently graduated.

The salary for the Operations Fellow position is $27/hr. EFIF offers Fellowships to individuals who are pursuing or have recently completed an advanced degree (post-undergraduate).

About EFI Foundation:

The EFI Foundation is a Washington-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. Led by principals with decades of experience and proven track records in government, academia, and the private sector, the EFI Foundation conducts objective, fact-based, and rigorous analysis supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.

EFI was founded by Ernest J. Moniz, who served as the thirteenth United States Secretary of Energy (2013-2017) during the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the co-chair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and holds a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Former Secretary Moniz and other principals of EFIF also are principals of EJM Associates, LLC, a Washington-based business consultancy.

About the Hydrogen Demand Initiative (H2DI)

The Hydrogen Demand Initiative (H2DI) is a consortium tasked with helping accelerate commercial liftoff of the clean hydrogen economy and support the launch of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. The consortium is led by EFIF and will design and implement demand-side support mechanisms for unlocking the market potential of the H2Hubs. Once finalized, the team will also develop an operational plan for administering these mechanisms.

Summary:

The Operations Intern/Fellow will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of H2DI’s operations. This position will primarily support the Executive Director’s calendaring and logistics needs, including both scheduling meetings and representing H2DI at meetings. The Operations Intern/Fellow will also assist with special projects including (but not limited to) stakeholder outreach, workshop planning, and database management. The Operations Intern/Fellow will also be required to coordinate with the H2DI Project Manager and the H2DI Analysis Team. EFI Foundation employees work from the D.C. office at least Tuesday through Thursday; due to the nature of this role, more in-person work will likely be required.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing the Executive Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, creating agendas, preparing briefing books, and taking notes.
• Booking travel and other logistics.
• Special projects as needed, which may include workshop design, database management, or creating stakeholder outreach strategies.
• Procuring office supplies, supporting in-office IT needs, and other office logistics.
• Contributing to a positive and efficient office environment.

General Time Breakdown:

• Scheduling support: approximately 40%
• Stakeholder outreach: approximately 25%
• General Administrative Support: approximately 25%
• Special Projects: approximately 10%

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change. You identify creative solutions to obstacles.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree OR currently pursuing a degree with 1+ semesters completed
• Preferred: 1-3 years’ experience in an office setting.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and videoconferencing systems including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Preferred: familiarity or experience with energy, climate, public policy, and government.
• Required: Local to the Washington, D.C. metro area or willing to relocate.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Salesforce, ContractWorks, GoCo, and JazzHR systems
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside and work in the United States.
• Proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Don’t 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 is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and any additional required materials to JazzHR:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample (2-5 pages)
• Transcript(s) (unofficial is fine)

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:

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 accommodation for this job application due to a disability, you may contact us at sfsmith@efifoundation.org.

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