The Alliance Secretariat is led by a team of diverse and dedicated climate experts with deep experience across sectors, government, and NGOs.
The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its dynamic communications team, which is charged with increasing public awareness of the health and economic benefits of state-led climate action and supporting its members. Key responsibilities of the communications team include managing press relations, developing coalition-wide messages, creating and overseeing social media and video production, planning press events, providing member communications support, and executing effective digital and web communications and design.
This is a paid opportunity from January 26, 2026 – April 24, 2026 and offers an hourly compensation rate range of $17.95-$20.00 per hour. This role is expected to work 20-29 hours per week on a fixed schedule.
The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs such as tracking policy implementation progress and federal announcements, drafting policy memos, and providing general coordination and program support. This role provides an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth and understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions and boost resilience across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states.
This is a paid opportunity from January 26, 2026 – April 24, 2026 and offers an hourly compensation rate range of $17.95-$20.00 per hour. This role is expected to work 20-29 hours per week on a fixed schedule.
The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support. This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states.
The U.S Climate Alliance is seeking one intern to support the following portfolios: Industry and Buildings.
This is a paid opportunity from January 26, 2026 – April 24, 2026 and offers an hourly compensation rate range of $17.95-$20.00 per hour. This role is expected to work 20-29 hours per week on a fixed schedule.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a Policy Advisor to support governors’ offices in the advancement of electricity sector and carbon pricing policy solutions.
This position serves as primary advisor to Alliance members on relevant state and federal policy matters; manages day-to-day efforts of the Electricity Policy Working Groups and relevant cohorts; supports activities of the State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative; provides guidance to states in the development and implementation of relevant state-level policies and programs; maintains relationships with sectoral national partners in the nonprofit and advocacy communities; tracks sector-based policy actions at the state and federal levels and regularly updates members; advises on and supports sector-based technical assistance projects; and collaborates with the Alliance’s federal affairs team to facilitate state engagement on key federal rules and actions. They may also be expected to advise on additional policy sectors as assigned.
The Policy Advisor reports to the Policy Director and works as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners.
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