California Interfaith Power & Light (CIPL) inspires and mobilizes individuals and communities of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change. Through our programs, we work with faith communities and community partners across California to advance climate action and create healthier, greener, and more resilient communities.
Open Positions
Clean Technology Program Intern
Part-Time Contract | Approximately 55 Hours per Month | $22 per Hour
Position Overview
California Interfaith Power & Light is seeking a Clean Technology Program Intern to support community outreach and education about clean technology programs and incentives available to Los Angeles County residents and faith communities.
The intern will receive training on local and statewide clean technology programs, rebates, and incentives, and gain experience communicating these opportunities to community members. The position will focus primarily on outreach in the Aliso Canyon area and San Fernando Valley, including communities impacted by pollution and other environmental burdens.
The intern will work approximately 55 hours per month and is expected to participate in approximately one community or congregation-based event each month in the San Fernando Valley. At these events, the intern will help staff a resource table, speak with community members, and share information about available rebates and incentives for energy-efficient and clean technologies.
In addition to community events, the intern will support follow-up with interested individuals, outreach to congregations and community organizations, social media management, data collection and organization, and other program activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in clean technology, environmental justice, healthy homes, community engagement, climate action, or nonprofit work to receive hands-on training and experience while helping connect communities with resources that can reduce energy costs and support healthier homes.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach & Events
- Participate in approximately one congregation or community event per month, primarily in the Aliso Canyon area and San Fernando Valley.
- Help staff clean technology resource tables and provide community members with information about available rebates, incentives, and programs.
- Assist with event preparation, materials, setup, and other event logistics.
- Engage with community members and help connect interested individuals with additional information and resources.
Participant Follow-Up
- Call and email individuals who express interest in clean technology programs, rebates, and incentives.
- Provide participants with program information and resources and help direct them toward appropriate next steps.
- Follow up with participants to learn whether they accessed available programs and identify common questions or barriers.
- Maintain professional and welcoming communication with community members and program participants.
Clean Technology Training & Education
- Participate in training on local and statewide clean technology programs, incentives, and rebates.
- Develop a working knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and building electrification resources in order to communicate opportunities clearly to community members.
- Stay informed about relevant program updates and changes with support from CIPL staff.
- Help translate technical program information into clear and accessible information for community audiences.
Communications & Social Media
- Assist with social media content related to clean technologies, healthy homes, rebates, incentives, and program activities.
- Support email and other outreach to congregations and community partners.
- Help develop and distribute outreach and educational materials.
- Gather photos and stories from community events and program activities.
Data Collection & Program Support
- Track outreach, event participation, participant engagement, and follow-up activities.
- Enter and organize participant and contact information in CIPL’s CRM and program tracking systems.
- Assist with collecting information needed to measure program outcomes and support grant reporting.
- Maintain accurate and organized program records.
- Provide additional administrative and project support as needed.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, comfortable engaging with community members, and interested in learning about clean energy technologies and environmental justice.
The ideal candidate will have:
- An interest in clean technology, climate action, environmental justice, healthy homes, community engagement, or nonprofit work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort speaking with community members at events and communicating by phone and email.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to work with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other online tools.
- Ability to work independently and communicate regularly with CIPL staff.
- Willingness to learn about clean technology programs, rebates, and incentives.
- An interest in working with people from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and communities.
- Spanish-language skills are a plus.
- Experience working with faith communities or community-based organizations is a plus.
- Previous knowledge of clean technology is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
University students are encouraged to apply, and relevant volunteer, community, academic, work, or lived experience is welcome.
Schedule & Compensation
- Position: Part-time independent contractor
- Hours: Approximately 55 hours per month
- Compensation: $22 per hour
- Remote work with required onsite participation in community and congregation events.
- Approximately one in-person event per month is anticipated, primarily in the Aliso Canyon area and San Fernando Valley.
- Some event participation may require evening or weekend hours.
- Applicants should be based in Los Angeles County or the surrounding area and able to travel to events in the San Fernando Valley.
- Reliable transportation to in-person events is required.
Position reports to the Southern California Director
How to Apply
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience to info@interfaithpower.org.
Please include “Clean Technology Program Intern” in the subject line.