Power Intern, Energy Transition Project

The Natural Resources Defense Council
(NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than
3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists,
and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural
resources, public health, and the environment. For over two decades, the NRDC
has worked in China as a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners.
With a highly effective team of more than 40 members based in our Beijing
office, we have worked hard at both the national and local levels to recommend,
develop, and support the implementation of innovative laws, policies,
technologies, and market tools that curb pollution and accelerate China’s
transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office
is registered under the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and supervised
by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China in accordance
with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

·Help to research trends and progress in low carbon transition of power sector, other industries and provinces.

·Assist with relevant policy research on energy transition nationally and in provinces.

·Conduct high-quality Chinese-English translations.

·Provide administrative support (e.g., on-site support for internal
and external meetings) per the request of team members.

Qualifications

·Strong interest in power, climate and energy policies, low-carbon
development, etc.

·Enrolled undergraduate (at least Junior)/graduate student for
a degree in Energy, Environment, Climate, Power, Public Policy and other
related majors.

·Able to do the internship at least 3 days a week for no less than
three months.

·Familiar with energy policies and issues and/or with statistics
and policy analysis background is preferred.

·Experience of participating in relevant research and projects is
preferred.

·Response to requests in a timely manner

·Ability to work independently with little supervision.

To Apply

To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume (both Chinese and English) to Ms. Bai Qihan at qbai@nrdc-china.org and indicate your availability. The subject of your application email should be entitled “Power Intern applicant: your name.” Internship offers are made on a rolling basis. Early applicants are encouraged.