E Learning Intern - Clean Energy Education

The E Learning Intern at Smart Electric Power Alliance will assist in developing online courses on clean energy topics. Responsibilities include creating engaging content, supporting course development, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates are organized, have e-learning skills, and an interest in clean energy. This internship provides hands-on experience in instructional design and is suited for students or recent graduates in related fields. The position is based in Washington, DC.
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,000 members, is dedicated to accelerating the transformation to a carbon-free electricity system. Focused on six critical focus areas including Resilience, Transportation, Energy Storage, Emerging Technology, Policy, and Energy Equity.

SEPA brings together a diverse community of electric power stakeholders committed to driving positive change. By actively shaping the future of the industry, SEPA delivers exceptional value to its extensive membership through comprehensive research, educational initiatives, engaging events, and collaborative projects. SEPA plays a vital role in contributing to the collective efforts towards a carbon-free energy landscape. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org.

Position

The Online Learning Development Intern will be an active member of the SEPA team and will assist in developing interactive online learning courses on clean energy topics. The range of project topics may include, but is not limited to: renewables, energy storage, electric vehicles, demand response, utility business models, and utility regulation. Projects will be tailored to the intern’s specific research interests when possible. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in instructional design, e-learning development, and clean energy education.

The ideal candidate will have Google Suite and general e-learning and course design skills, will be well-organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience or interest in working in the energy industry following graduation and knowledge of the energy industry is a plus.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Manager of Online Programs to design and develop self-paced online courses on clean energy topics.
• Create engaging and interactive content using H5P, including quizzes, interactive videos, simulations, and other multimedia elements.
• Support course development by organizing content, editing materials, and formatting instructional modules.
• Assist with quality assurance by reviewing and testing courses for usability, accessibility, and functionality.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance learner engagement and interactivity.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in Education, Instructional Design, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools such as H5P or similar platforms is a plus
• Interest in clean energy, sustainability, or environmental issues.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong internet research skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Ability to understand project goals and be responsible for short- and long-term projects
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member
• Quick-learner and self-starter
• Interest in working in a collaborative office environment

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?
• This position will provide the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge organization which thrives on innovation.
• Collaborative and highly-supportive work environment with a great team of colleagues.
• You will be part of a team with a culture driven by these organizational behaviors:
• Attitude: Exude responsiveness and friendliness
• Excellence: Deliver high quality work that members rave about
• Ownership: Take personal responsibility for SEPA’s success
• Growth: Seek out and embrace opportunities to grow SEPA and yourself
• Balance: Always examine all sides of an issue
• Comradery: Work hard with the team and have fun with the team
• Transparency: Communicate honestly, frequently, and openly

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SEPA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class as established by applicable law.

ADA Requirements and Disclaimer

This position description generally indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act expected of an incumbent. This role requires the ability to use standard office equipment and learn new software applications as necessary. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some traveling may be required. This position description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.