Board Operations Intern

Board Operations Intern

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California's locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.

CPA is seeking a Board Operations Intern to provide administrative, project, and operational support to the Clerk team. The intern assists with records management, technology initiatives, and other special projects while gaining exposure to the operations of a public agency and its Board. CPA internships are typically for a length of up to 12 weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed).

The Board Operations Intern reports to Clerk of the Board. You will work closely with the Clerk team and the Finance Team.

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

Successful candidates must demonstrate the following abilities:

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced environment
• Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative
• Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods