EM&V Forum Intern

~ Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that promotes the efficient use of energy in homes, buildings and industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. ~

We advance cutting-edge products and practices through coordinated, whole-building efficiency programs and policies. Saving energy creates a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system.

Visit our website for more information on our organization and also visit the for the Regional EM&V Forum.  

Internship Overview

NEEP is seeking a part-time Evaluation, Measurement
& Verification (EM&V) Forum Intern to work as an integral member of the
organization's team that seeks to support the Regional EM&V Forum, a project launched in July
2009 by NEEP to facilitate the development of consistent EM&V savings and
reporting protocols across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region for
demand-side resources, with an initial focus on energy efficiency resources. 

This position is part-time for the fall of
2015 with the potential to continue working into the winter depending on
project priorities and funding.

Based in NEEP's Lexington, Massachusetts
office, the Intern works closely with the EM&V Forum Associate and Regional
Energy Efficiency Database Manager, and also works with the Forum Director and
Senior Research & Evaluation Manager. 
Responsibilities of the Intern may include research and analyses,
project management assistance and administrative tasks. 

Responsibilities  

Research and
Analyses 

• Track and collect recently
  completed evaluation studies from the Forum region and update the Forum's
  Repository of State & Topical EM&V Studies
• Research state, regional and
  national evaluation policies and activities and update the Forum's EM&V
  Resource Library
• Provide support to the REED
  Manager to review and conduct QA/QC on data submitted to REED, including
  analysis of data and cross referencing with savings assumptions from state
  Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) 

Project
Management Assistance 

• Proof read documents and
  reports
• Attend project subcommittee
  teleconferences/meetings and take meeting notes
• Compile information for
  project management updates
• Assist with communications
  to project subcommittees 

Administrative 

• Assist with Forum website
  updates, e.g., monthly calendars, subcommittee membership lists, subcommittee
  meeting information
• Complete Forum contact list
  updates, e.g., distribution lists, tracking worksheets, private website user
  permissions 

Note: The Intern may take on other tasks, based on
needs and the Intern's interest and ability. 

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate or graduate
  student, or degree in related discipline preferred, e.g., public policy and
  administration, management, environmental policy
• Ability to work with numbers
  and analyze data
• Excellent verbal and written
  communications skills
• Ability to take direction,
  work independently and coordinate work with others
• Strong organizational skills
  and attention to detail
• Proficient use of Microsoft
  Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to be an advocate
  for NEEP's mission and vision 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a resume, along with a cover letter stating where you saw this posting and outlining your interest in NEEP's mission, to Julie Michals, with a to Patrick Wallace and Bob McTighe. 

No phone calls please. 

~ NEEP is committed to an organizational culture of inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to a policy of non?discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, and physical or mental disability. We apply this policy to assure non?discriminatory practices in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and all other activities. It also supports our capacity to achieve our mission to accelerate energy efficiency with broad participation across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. ~ 

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