ESG Data Analytics Summer Associate (Intern)

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of almost 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Job Description

Apex is currently seeking an Environmental Summer Associate to conduct research to derive the conservation benefits, ecosystem services, and potential economic value of the Apex Conservation Grant (ACG) program conservation project activities completed to date. We hire Summer Associates that are passionate about clean energy.

Responsibilities:

• Identify biodiversity and ecosystem service metrics and indices specific to Apex conservation projects
• Conduct analysis of UNSDG framework and TNFD guidelines (and other related frameworks) and their applicability to corporate conservation projects
• Explore emerging technical tools (e.g., AI) and services that could help to quantify and communicate the impact of conservation projects
• Research ways in which conservation projects may qualify for carbon credits
• Create a report that summarizes the information in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental economics, sustainability, environmental studies, or related field with an outstanding academic record
• Self-starter and team player with a passion for conservation
• Highly attentive and detail oriented
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Solid analytical and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experience with Smartsheet is a plus
• Ability to absorb, digest and articulate fairly complex information
• Course work or experience relating to sustainable development is ideal

Additional Information

• The summer associate program will run from June 3 through August 9 but we can be flexible with the start and end dates
• Hours: Full Time 
• Type:  Non-Exempt
• Paid Internship: Undergraduate, $17/Hour; Graduate, $27/Hour
• Office Location: Our Charlottesville, VA headquarters or Remote

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.