Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Socio-Economic Impacts

Graduate (Year-Round) Intern – Socio-Economic Impacts Location: Colorado – Boulder Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) Hours per week: 40 National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) – Wind Energy Impacts and End of Service Technical Assistance project. This internship focuses on evaluating the economic, job, and workforce impacts of wind project decommissioning and replacement generation under varying timelines and scenarios, and examining the economic and social implications of wind project decommissioning. Tasks include comparative analysis across industries and fostering community preparedness through research and analysis. Responsibilities Conduct outreach to community organizations, local and state representatives, and subject matter experts. Develop resources and information materials to support knowledge sharing between stakeholders. Assist in writing quality reports analyzing various decommissioning scenarios. Conduct job and workforce analysis for various decommissioning and replacement generation scenarios. Support research and analysis on decommissioning; collaborate with other researchers across NLR as appropriate. Leverage community engagement and analysis skills to gather stakeholder input related to decommissioning impacts. Basic Qualifications 3.0 cumulative GPA. Full‑time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution. (Eligible: Graduate or Post Graduate with degree earned within past 12 months.) For undergraduate: Full‑time student in bachelor’s degree program. (Eligible: Post Undergraduate with degree earned within past 12 months.) Completed graduate/PhD eligibility as listed. Additional Required Qualifications Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and interviewing. Demonstrated economic and/or financial analysis skills. Strong technical communication skills. Prior experience in applying research methodologies for survey/interview design. Ability to work well within a team and independently with guidance from staff. Preferred Qualifications Not specified. Compensation and Benefits Annual Salary Range: $44,500–$71,200 (based on full-time 40 hours per week). Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; sick leave where required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Laboratory of the Rockies