2025 Summer Graduate Growth Intern
About Us
For roughly 500,000 years, humans have been burning stuff to heat our homes, burning stuff to light our homes, and burning stuff to power our machines. It’s 2025, people. Let’s change that.
Right now, homes account for roughly 20% of the world’s carbon emissions. Here at Elephant Energy, we know that there is a better way. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to building a one-stop shop that makes it easy to upgrade to a climate-friendly home. We enable homeowners to confidently make the switch to modern, electric technologies and get their homes off of fossil fuels – all at once, or over time.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated current graduate student (MBA, Finance, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Environmental Management, or related fields) to join our team as an intern on a full time schedule (40 hours/week) for 8-12 weeks this summer. This role will have the opportunity to work on real, mission-critical projects and gain valuable operating experience at a venture-funded climate-tech start up. As an Intern, you will:
- Work closely with senior leadership and Head of Strategic Partnerships to support Elephant Energy’s efforts in expanding strategic partnerships and distribution channels that have a direct impact on the company’s revenue goals and overall growth plans. Activities may include: :
- Support & Grow Partnerships Pipeline – Identify, research, and engage potential partners across key sectors (utilities, multifamily, municipalities, etc.).
- Business Development & Deal Support – Assist in outreach, contract management, and closing partnership agreements to drive electrification projects.
- Market & Proposal Response – Track relevant market opportunities, support RFP responses, and contribute to strategic business development efforts.
- Revenue & Impact Tracking – Monitor partnership-driven revenue, analyze financial and operational impacts, and help optimize engagement strategies.
As a startup, we are seeking people who are ready to roll up their sleeves, immerse themselves in the fundamentals of building a new venture, and spend the majority of their time executing.
You're a great fit for this role if you are / you have:
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (MBA, Finance, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Environmental Management, or related other fields preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite.
- A bias for action: you’re a builder, a go-getter, a genuine self-starter; you get stuff done - promptly.
- A fast learner who holds yourself to high expectations (and meets them).
- Able to manage significant levels of ambiguity, appropriate to our startup realities.
- Passionate about changing the world via innovative energy-efficient solutions.
- A deep commitment to building a diverse, equitable workplace and seek to make our company more inclusive.
- A curious, innovative mindset.
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of or interest in building science, electrification, construction, energy, or the trades.
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup or similar environment.
- Previous work experience in business development, renewable energy, consulting, tech, or banking.
Compensation
- $30.00 / hour
- 10 company holidays
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
Location: We are a Hybrid company with Herdquarters in Broomfield, Colorado with operations in multiple markets. While this internship is primarily remote, candidates should anticipate at least one opportunity to connect with the team in Colorado over the summer. To create the best experience for our new hire, this role does require that you are based or can consistently work within +/- 3 hours of Mountain Time Zone/in the US.
Join the HERD! 🐘
We are shaping the future of Elephant Energy by fostering a team that reflects and supports the communities we serve.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law
If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please let us know.