Arkansas Advanced Energy Internship Program
Hands-on experience in energy policy, communications, and workforce development in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and its education-focused affiliate, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), offer internships designed to provide students or job seekers with meaningful exposure to Arkansas’s advanced energy industry.
About the Internship
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) offer structured internship opportunities for students and job seekers interested in energy, policy, or nonprofit work. Interns contribute to meaningful projects while building their skills, networks, and professional confidence.
How to Apply
Send the following to info@arkansasadvancedenergy.com:
Your resume
A brief cover letter explaining:
Why your background aligns with our work
How this internship fits your long-term career goals
Questions? Reach out to the same email. Remote or in-person interviews may be requested. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
What You’ll Do
As an intern, you’ll be an integral part of our small, fast-paced team. Responsibilities may include:
Research & policy analysis
Communications and marketing support
Event planning and logistics
Data entry and database management
Administrative tasks
Team collaboration
Special project (self-designed and executed)
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Gain
We’re committed to helping you grow professionally. As part of your internship, you’ll receive:
Mentorship: Two 1:1 coaching sessions with AAEF’s Director of Workforce Development
Professional Development: Two progress check-ins with AAE staff
Networking: At least one opportunity to connect with leaders in Arkansas’s advanced energy community, usually more.
Flexible Scheduling: Hybrid/remote work and independence to set your own hours (with some daytime availability)
What We’re Looking For
Required:
At least 18 years old
Proficient in English
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Completed a minimum of 1 year of college (24 credits), 2 years of relevant work, or equivalent experience
Interest in at least one of the following:
Public policy, legal, or regulatory issues
Advanced energy or sustainability
Commitment to complete the internship for credit or programmatic requirement
Accountability partner (e.g., advisor or instructor) and documentation for school/program needs
Preferred:
Desire to work in Arkansas long-term
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Experience in research, data analysis, marketing, or communications
Proactive, adaptable, curious, and self-motivated
Timing, Compensation, and Format
Fall Semester
Dates: early September through mid-December
Paid: No
For Credit: Yes
Spring Semester
Dates: mid-January through end of April
Paid: No
For Credit: Yes
Summer
Dates: mid-May through end of August
Paid: Yes
For Credit: Yes
Format
Internships may be extended but do not guarantee employment.
Interns work primarily remotely with occasional in-person obligations at our downtown Little Rock office (near the Capitol).
Some evening events or additional local travel may be required.
Must provide your own transportation, but only transportation to the office is required.
Flexible hours, but at least half of your work must take place during standard business hours (M–F, 8am–5pm).
All interns must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Internship MOU.
Our Commitment to Interns
You’ll be exposed to senior leaders and industry decision-makers, observing real-time strategy and learning how executive choices shape the energy sector.
We value balance, creativity, and inclusion. Interns are welcomed into a team that encourages professional growth, flexibility, and the pursuit of personal goals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss accessibility or accommodations.
About AAEA & AAEF
About AAEA & AAEF: The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) is a 501(c)(6) membership-based nonprofit that serves as the business voice for the state’s advanced energy economy. AAEA advocates for market-driven policies and long-term regulatory solutions that support the deployment of innovative technologies—ranging from energy efficiency and demand response to solar, wind, nuclear, electric vehicles, and smart grid infrastructure. Its sister organization, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances public understanding of these technologies through research, public education, and workforce development initiatives. Together, AAEA and AAEF work to strengthen Arkansas’s economy, energy resilience, and long-term competitiveness through the strategic growth of advanced energy.
