Our Vision

Our long-term vision is for every Mid-Hudson resident to be supplied with local renewable, affordable energy and enjoy clean air and water. We envision every Mid-Hudson resident having an affordable home and workplace that is free of harmful environmental toxins and fossil fuels, as well as the freedom to stay or migrate. We believe in consciously empowering the community to make judgments about its energy future and institutionalizing community control.

Location(s): Kingston, NY or remote in New York State

Duration: 3-6 months

Hours: Flexible. 15-18 hours a week for full time students. Eligible interns not taking classes can work up to 40 hours per week.  

Compensation: $22 - $25/hour

The Organization

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers municipalities, their residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the resilience of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change. We engage and build on the active involvement of communities, with particular emphasis on low-income and communities of color that are being harmed first and worst by climate change. 

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) Program Manager. In this role, you will provide critical support to our program which aims to improve the living conditions of low-income households through remediation, energy efficiency, weatherization, and pre-electrification processes. You will be responsible for determining eligibility, assisting with applications for NY state programs such as EmPower+, and scheduling audits and construction. Additionally, you will provide research support to continue our important work. 

Responsibilities:

Research:

• Continuously research best practices and innovations in low-income housing improvements. 

• Identify diverse funding opportunities and grants to support hard to fund remediation work. 

• Support the collection and analysis of data related to air quality, energy consumption, comfort levels, and homeowner knowledge.  

• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports, project documentation, and presentations for stakeholders. 

Project Management:

• Contact participants to explain program details and eligibility requirements.

• Assist participants in applying for state programs such as EmPower+.

• Engage and empower low-income homeowners by providing education and information about the project's benefits and processes.

Documentation:

• Ensure all required documents are signed and completed for grant disbursement.

• Maintain accurate records of participant interactions and project progress within HubSpot. 

• Assist with tracking expenses and grant allocations for the HUG program 

• Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have: 

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Knowledge of or interest in energy efficiency, weatherization, and remediation practices.

• Passion for environmental justice and a strong understanding of environmental and energy issues facing low-income and BIPOC communities and the root causes.

• Ability to conduct independent research and present findings clearly.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages is a plus.

• CRM experience is a plus.

To be eligible for the program, you must qualify as at least one of the following:

• An individual currently attending or who attended a degree program at a college or university, located in New York State within the within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application.
• A current New York State resident attending or who attended a college or university outside of New York State within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application. New York State residency, with proof of residency such as rental agreement or utility bills, must have been established prior to the start of the internship.
• New York State residents who are members of a disadvantaged community and/or Priority Population.