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About the Role

The Development Associate will support MHET’s fundraising, prospect research, and donor stewardship across programs. The intern will gain hands-on experience in development operations, prospect research, grant drafting, and CRM/data tracking, while advancing MHET’s mission to build community-rooted, equity-centered clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and fundraising activities for community-oriented clean energy, energy justice, and decarbonization projects.
• Research and identify funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, donor-advised funds, and foundations.
• Manage and maintain donor databases, track donations, record donor engagement, and generate reports.
• Assist in the implementation of MHET’s fundraising plan and development policies.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of fundraising events.
• Support the design and execution of MHET's broader fundraising campaigns.
• Write and edit grant proposals.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required documents.
• Synthesize and analyze complex information, including energy, decarbonization, and environmental data, to create compelling reports and presentations.
• Help cultivate relationships with current and prospective energy justice donors through regular communication.
• Collaborate across departments to collect and analyze impact metrics, then work with the communications team to turn them into clear visual updates.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improving fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Strong persuasive writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling proposals and reports.
• Strong design skills with the ability to create visually appealing and effective presentations.
• Passion for energy justice, environmental justice, and decarbonization, with a deep understanding of the energy issues impacting low-income and BIPOC communities.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret financial, energy, and environmental data.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously.
• A self-starter who can take ownership of their work and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal oversight, while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Currently attending or attended a degree program at a college or university located in New York State within the last 12 months.
• A current New York State resident attending or who attended a college or university outside of New York State within the last 12 months.
• New York State residents who are members of a disadvantaged community and/or priority population.

Skills

• Fundraising
• Prospect research
• Donor stewardship
• Development operations
• Grant drafting
• CRM/data tracking
• Persuasive writing
• Data analysis
• Database management
• Report generation
• Event coordination
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Administrative support
• Design skills

Location

• Remote
• Kingston, NY

Work Type

• Internship
• Flexible hours

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Degree program at a college or university

Salary/Compensations

• $22 - $25/hour

About the Company

• MHET's mission is to build community-rooted, equity-centered clean energy solutions.

Equal Opportunity

• MHET is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
• We value the unique perspectives and contributions that a diverse workforce brings to our organization.
• MHET encourages individuals from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, to apply for this position.
• We are dedicated to creating a workplace that respects and values differences, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.