Events & Conferences Intern
American Clean Power Association (ACP), Washington, District of Columbia, United States
About Us
ACP is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.
Position Overview
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is proud to offer a summer internship program which runs for approximately 8 weeks from Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, August 6, 2026. These positions are required to work on a hybrid office schedule out of our Washington, DC headquarters and, as such, applicants must be local to the DC area or able to relocate to DC for the 8-week period. Internships are paid $20/hour on a semi-monthly pay schedule.
The Events & Conferences (E&C) Intern supports ACP’s events and programming efforts, contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of conferences, meetings, and related initiatives. This role provides exposure to how large-scale industry events are developed and executed in support of ACP’s mission and member engagement. Working closely with the E&C team, the intern will support event logistics, program coordination, and post-event activities while gaining insight into cross-functional collaboration, event operations, and the role conferences play in advancing organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning and coordination of ACP conferences, meetings, and events.
Assist with program logistics, including speaker coordination, scheduling, and materials preparation.
Help maintain event-related information and documentation, including attendee lists, session details, and internal tracking materials.
Support the use of event technology platforms, including registration systems and mobile event tools.
Assist with on-site or virtual event execution as needed, including day-of coordination and support.
Contribute to post-event activities, such as feedback collection, reporting, and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams to support event-related communications and materials.
Support additional projects and tasks as needed to meet team priorities.
Summer Project & Professional Development Over the course of the summer, the intern will contribute to the development of ACP’s
Emerging Leaders program , a new audience segment the organization is beginning to intentionally define and engage. This project will focus on helping ACP better understand how to design programming and engagement opportunities that resonate with early- to mid-career professionals across the clean energy industry.
As Part Of This Project, The Intern May
Review and synthesize available feedback, insights, or informal input related to early-career or emerging leader engagement across ACP.
Research comparable emerging leader or early-career programs at peer associations, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations, with a focus on event-based or community-building models.
Support the development of initial recommendations for how ACP might structure, position, or pilot Emerging Leaders programming within events or other engagement opportunities.
Organize research findings and recommendations into clear, usable materials to support internal discussion and future planning.
Through this project and related work, the intern will gain experience supporting early-stage program development, conducting applied research, and translating insights into practical recommendations, while building skills in analysis, written communication, and stakeholder-focused design.
Qualifications Required:
Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with an interest in event management, communications, business, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
Preferred (but Not Required):
Relevant coursework or prior internship experience related to events, conferences, or program coordination.
Familiarity with event registration platforms, databases, or project management tools.
Interest in clean energy, sustainability, or public policy.
Job Conditions ACP operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with an ambitious agenda and a highly motivated staff. Interns will be supported by their manager and team as they learn and contribute to work with real deadlines and priorities.
This role may involve working across multiple tasks and adapting to shifting timelines with guidance. Occasional travel or event-related work outside standard business hours may be available depending on team needs.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas. ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.cleanpower.org.
This privacy notice applies to the processing of personal information that ACP collects about candidates for employment. Throughout the application process, ACP may collect some or all of the following categories of personal information: name and address; email address; age or date of birth; race or other demographic information; occupation and employment history; phone number; education; and/or social security number or other identification data.
ACP provides this information to third-party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information.
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ACP is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.
Position Overview
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is proud to offer a summer internship program which runs for approximately 8 weeks from Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, August 6, 2026. These positions are required to work on a hybrid office schedule out of our Washington, DC headquarters and, as such, applicants must be local to the DC area or able to relocate to DC for the 8-week period. Internships are paid $20/hour on a semi-monthly pay schedule.
The Events & Conferences (E&C) Intern supports ACP’s events and programming efforts, contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of conferences, meetings, and related initiatives. This role provides exposure to how large-scale industry events are developed and executed in support of ACP’s mission and member engagement. Working closely with the E&C team, the intern will support event logistics, program coordination, and post-event activities while gaining insight into cross-functional collaboration, event operations, and the role conferences play in advancing organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning and coordination of ACP conferences, meetings, and events.
Assist with program logistics, including speaker coordination, scheduling, and materials preparation.
Help maintain event-related information and documentation, including attendee lists, session details, and internal tracking materials.
Support the use of event technology platforms, including registration systems and mobile event tools.
Assist with on-site or virtual event execution as needed, including day-of coordination and support.
Contribute to post-event activities, such as feedback collection, reporting, and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams to support event-related communications and materials.
Support additional projects and tasks as needed to meet team priorities.
Summer Project & Professional Development Over the course of the summer, the intern will contribute to the development of ACP’s
Emerging Leaders program , a new audience segment the organization is beginning to intentionally define and engage. This project will focus on helping ACP better understand how to design programming and engagement opportunities that resonate with early- to mid-career professionals across the clean energy industry.
As Part Of This Project, The Intern May
Review and synthesize available feedback, insights, or informal input related to early-career or emerging leader engagement across ACP.
Research comparable emerging leader or early-career programs at peer associations, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations, with a focus on event-based or community-building models.
Support the development of initial recommendations for how ACP might structure, position, or pilot Emerging Leaders programming within events or other engagement opportunities.
Organize research findings and recommendations into clear, usable materials to support internal discussion and future planning.
Through this project and related work, the intern will gain experience supporting early-stage program development, conducting applied research, and translating insights into practical recommendations, while building skills in analysis, written communication, and stakeholder-focused design.
Qualifications Required:
Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with an interest in event management, communications, business, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
Preferred (but Not Required):
Relevant coursework or prior internship experience related to events, conferences, or program coordination.
Familiarity with event registration platforms, databases, or project management tools.
Interest in clean energy, sustainability, or public policy.
Job Conditions ACP operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with an ambitious agenda and a highly motivated staff. Interns will be supported by their manager and team as they learn and contribute to work with real deadlines and priorities.
This role may involve working across multiple tasks and adapting to shifting timelines with guidance. Occasional travel or event-related work outside standard business hours may be available depending on team needs.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas. ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.cleanpower.org.
This privacy notice applies to the processing of personal information that ACP collects about candidates for employment. Throughout the application process, ACP may collect some or all of the following categories of personal information: name and address; email address; age or date of birth; race or other demographic information; occupation and employment history; phone number; education; and/or social security number or other identification data.
ACP provides this information to third-party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information.
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