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Stakeholder Relations Intern

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The Stakeholder Relations Intern will work within AES Clean Energy’s New York/Northeast Stakeholder Relations team learning and applying industry-leading engagement strategies in order to empower communities and advance a carbon-free future. This role will support AES’ strategic renewable energy related stakeholder engagement across the northeast. This role will report to the Manager of Stakeholder Relations New York/northeast and is an excellent opportunity for someone who is planning a career in the renewable energy industry.

This is a remote position within the US.

Work requirement: 20 – 30 hours per week

Some travel required.

As an Intern you will:

Work with the Manager of Stakeholder Relations, New York/northeast to support the execution of state and project-specific stakeholder relations strategies and tactics.
Support the development and implementation of strategic project engagement plans that align with the company’s brand positioning and support its development objectives.
Support planning and execution of in-person and virtual community engagement events.
Create and maintain accurate records of all contacts and interactions, ensuring maintenance of tracking in our stakeholder relations management tool, Quorum.

Research potential strategic partnerships within local communities hosting AES projects, in alignment with AES’ Social Impact Program.
Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through various channels, and document and handle this data using various stakeholder interaction and tracking tools, especially Quorum.
Monitor toll-free phone line and project emails.
Support creation and maintenance of state and project websites.
Support administrative tasks such as processing invoices, mailings, ordering marketing materials, and leading an events and communications calendar.

Draft targeted external communications such as informational handouts, talking points, presentations, and public meeting displays, to bolster local presence.
Monitor social and traditional media, including local media.
Network with peers, AES leaders, and other like-minded employees in dedicated events, lunch and learns and speaker series
Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and understanding towards accelerating the responsible energy transition.
Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

Interest in the renewable energy industry.
Interest in external relations, business, communications or equivalent.
Hands-on, hard-working team player who has a sense of ownership and is eager to support projects from a variety of angles.

Ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and gain experience in communications, marketing, local governmental processes, event planning, community engagement, and the renewable energy industry.
Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn and apply new tools & systems, including Quorum, Grasshopper Virtual Phone System and Drupal.
Some experience with MS Office Suite, QuickBase, Box, Microsoft Teams.
Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $18.00 and $22.95/Hourly; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.