The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is seeking an intern to undertake projects that will help them learn about the electrical industry and medical imaging industry and how NEMA operates as an industry trade association to promote the interests of the industries we represent. 

NEMA represents the manufacturers of electroindustry. Through the collective impact of our 325 member companies and 68 NEMA staff, we are leading a renaissance of ever-more electrified future—one defined by network-enabled devices and connectivity, high-performance transportation and building systems, more resilient electrical grids, advanced manufacturing automation, and nanogrid technologies. NEMA is committed to expanding market opportunities and removing business barriers by developing industry standards, advocating on behalf of the industry at the federal and state level, and delivering world-class market intelligence.  NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

Position Description and Responsibilities: 

NEMA offers 3 separate summer internships in one of the following areas: public policy, electrification and emerging technologies, communications, marketing, finance, and information technology. Under the direction and guidance of Vice Presidents with responsibility for government relations, communications, technical standards, business intelligence, legal, finance and information technology, this hands-on internship will provide meaningful training and education opportunities across diverse topics and job functions.  The intern will learn from industry and subject matter leaders by engaging in meetings, strategizing with NEMA leaders and staff, and preparing research and analysis.  Topics of engagement may include electric vehicles and other electric transportation, microgrids, digitalization, electrification, supply chain challenges, infrastructure implementation, the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables, energy storage, and smart grids. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a college student or a recent graduate to gain experience working to promote the adoption of emerging electrical technologies. Approximately 20 hours a week of valuable experience will be offered over the summer period during a 90-day period. NEMA offers a hybrid schedule (working a minimum of two days per week in the office) located in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia.

Candidate Requirements and Qualities: 

• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning to advance personal professional goals
• Eager to take on new challenges and willingness to jump in where needed 
• Excellent Communication skills and analytical skills
• Evidence of enrollment in a program of studies at an accredited college or university in the United States, or newly graduated (in 2024) from an accredited college/university

Intern Pay Range: 

• Monthly stipend $1,000

 EOE/M/F/V/D.  

Interested candidates should apply at NEMA CAREERS

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 325 electrical equipment and

medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems serving major markets including the Built Environment, the Grid, Industrial, Core Electrical and Mobility. NEMA’s combined industries account for 360,000 American jobs in more than 7,000 facilities covering every state. These industries produce $106 billion in shipments and $36 billion in exports of electrical equipment and medical imaging technologies per year.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, NEMA’s mission is to accelerate and create an environment in which the all-electric economy will thrive. NEMA employs approximately 75, to grow to 85 over the next year and an annual operating budget of approximately $24 million, expected to grow to $34 million over the same timeframe. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association engages in advocacy on public policy issues important to those industries, develops performance and other Standards in the electrical and medical imaging industries, and provides economic reports and analytical products to assist Member companies with business decisions. NEMA is an ANSI-accredited standards development organization.

The Managing Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs, Built Environment leads NEMA’s regulatory agency engagement and issue management relative to NEMA members with products and integrated technologies for the built environment, including energy efficient, electric, and connected building products, lighting, and medical imaging. The Managing Director engages with agency officials at the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant federal and state agencies on rulemakings and other programs of interest to NEMA members. The Managing Director leads teams of members to develop positions and strategies that advance member interests. The Managing Director also works with NEMA members to develop strategies to advance NEMA members interests in the built environment space, by bringing to bear other NEMA competencies such as federal and state legislative affairs, internal and external communications, standards development and market insights.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Legal Affairs. NEMA delivers values to members using a matrixed, multi-faceted model, supported and facilitated by the Managing Director.

The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, allows for a hybrid work schedule, and may include up to 30 percent time on travel, including both domestic and international.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversees NEMA’s engagement with regulatory agencies of jurisdiction in built environment space, including DOE, EPA, and relevant state agencies, among others. Maintains constructive working relationships with senior officials within relevant agencies. Oversees member committees and teams on relevant regulatory engagements
   
2. Leadership of matrix staff team with NEMA Technical and Public Affairs Departments to develop strategy and advance NEMA’s policy positions and desired regulatory outcomes, leveraging full scope of NEMA’s capabilities and demonstrating value to members.
   
3. Serve as subject matter expert on building systems and products for internal and external audiences. Build NEMA reputation, capabilities, services, and value for NEMA members with building systems applications.
   
4. Acts as membership growth catalyst. Coordinates with the NEMA Membership Department to provide excellent customer service to retain existing members, while seeking opportunities for to grow NEMA’s membership and the industry’s profile in the built environment space.
   
5. Regulatory agency engagement on programs and rulemaking. Develops constructive, respectful and effective relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, both domestic and international, to deliver value-add strategies.
6. Serves as subject matter expert on sector issues and priorities based on depth and breadth of experience.  Communicator and evangelist of NEMA value to constituents. Trusted NEMA spokesperson with an ability to provide press interviews, thought leadership pieces, present at conferences and events, and serve on external committees to advance NEMA objectives. Cultivates relationships with coalition partners, regulators, NGO’s, key allies, member companies.

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent market and industry knowledge
• Exemplary communications and relationship management skills
• Issue and member leadership track record
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment, while modeling NEMA's core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, leadership
• Persuasive written and oral skills
• Executive presence
• Diplomacy and effective conflict management capabilities
• Creativity and learning mindset
• Deep knowledge of existing and emerging built environment technologies/systems desired
• Past experience analyzing, influencing, implementing, or adapting regulatory issues affecting built environment technologies preferred

Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical or business degree a plus
• Ten or more years full-time experience in related field(s)
  

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at:   NEMA_CAREERS

EOE/M/F/V/D.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association that crafts and executes advocacy campaigns and provides analytical products to assist Member companies with business decisions. NEMA also develops performance Standards for Members in the electrical and medical imaging industries. NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership. Our mission is to create the ecosystem for the all-electric future to thrive through influence, business intelligence and industry standards.

NEMA is seeking a contract Grants Researcher/Writer to advance that mission by identifying and pursuing new external funding opportunities at the federal and state level, as well as with foundation grants. The primary work includes developing resources, researching and vetting grant prospects, and writing proposals to obtain grant funding from government and industry-aligned organizations. The work also includes writing contract proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of the organization, outlining accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal, ensuring each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements, and developing and advising on grant funding strategies for NEMA and its members.

This is a contract position planned for the remainder of 2024, with possible extensions into 2025. NEMA is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and while proximity to the office is desirable, remote work is an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and writing grant proposals
• Coordinating with and manage input of NEMA staff to gather input and finalize grant proposals
• Helping create grant budgets and writing budget narratives
• Writing grant reports
• Tracking and managing grant deadlines
• Creating grant proposal templates for other staff to customize
• Work with other grant partners to develop joint proposals

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of grant writing experience, including success at writing and securing federal grants
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated history of collaboration and teamwork with effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• Contractors will be paid per executed and completed external funding proposal submitted.  Contractors will be required to include the number of hours each project took to complete as part of the billing, and hourly rates are expected to be within  $35-$45/hr. not including any approved expenses.

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at: NEMA Careers

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) crafts and executes advocacy campaigns and provides analytical products to assist Member companies with business decisions. NEMA also develops performance standards for members in the electrical and medical imaging industries. NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

The Director of Stakeholder Communications is responsible for working collaboratively across the organization to execute on strategic communications strategies and deploy tactical content plans that ensure NEMA reaches its target audiences through compelling storytelling and multi-channel advocacy campaign management. This individual is experienced in energy policy topics and advocacy, is comfortable producing content for a variety of platforms, has unparalleled editing skills, and conducts independent research to articulate and synthesize broad ideas into a focused narrative. 

The position builds and fosters relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and its member companies; develops, edits, and publishes written content; drafts content for NEMA’s social media channels and digital platforms, and provides support to members and councils.   

Reporting to the Managing Director of Communications, this position demonstrates a superior ability to grow the Association’s reach through persuasive and educational content, social media platforms, and search engine rankings. 

The position is in Arlington, Virginia, and allows for a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and organize sources and information. Convey information with accuracy.
• Collaborate and brainstorm cross-functionally to identify new content ideas that align with NEMA’s brand voice and amplify NEMA’s visibility. 
• Write well-researched and keyword-driven content to boost organic traffic. 
• Produce high-quality blog posts, website copy, social media posts, case studies, one pagers, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, and other collateral on industry-relevant topics for Hill and other audiences.
• Create, execute, and maintain a content calendar that synthesizes with and amplifies broader editorial and thought leadership themes. 
• Ensure consistency in writing style, fonts, images, and tone. 
• Edit and proofread content produced by other team members.
• Oversee content creation and analysis for social channels and public websites to drive engagement and grow the Association’s reach
• Write and edit scripts for podcasts and videos, coaching speakers as needed 

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or similar; graduate degree a plus
• A solid portfolio of published writing samples across various audiences and platforms; advocacy-focused content preferred
• Ability to collaborate and receive and reflect feedback
• Minimum of two years of experience creating and measuring social media campaigns 
• Minimum of five years of experience developing and executing advocacy communications
• Ability to conceptualize, write, edit, and schedule content for multiple publications  
• Ability to succinctly communicate messages and customize to different audiences
• Solid understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques. 
• Polished verbal and written communication skills and executive presence
• Strong computer skills; Adobe Photoshop, Hootsuite, InDesign, WordPress experience a plus
• Willingness and ability to model NEMA’s core values in all aspects of work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership
  

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including paid holidays, personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, health savings plan, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. 

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at:  NEMA Careers

Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is seeking a motivated and curious intern who wants to be part of the energy transition.

You will work on communications and public affairs projects and learn about how the electrical industry is driving a revolution in our energy system.   

NEMA represents the manufacturers of electrical equipment that connects communities, creates jobs, lowers emissions, and makes our grid more reliable. Through the collective impact of our 325 member companies and 70+ NEMA staff, we are accelerating the energy transition and leading the shift to an ever-more electrified future—one defined by network-enabled devices and connectivity, high-performance transportation and building systems, more resilient electrical grids, advanced manufacturing automation, and nanogrid technologies.

NEMA is committed to expanding market opportunities and removing business barriers by developing industry standards, advocating on behalf of the industry at the federal and state levels, and delivering world-class market intelligence. NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

Position Description and Responsibilities: 

Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, this hands-on internship will provide meaningful training and education opportunities across all aspects of NEMA’s Public Affairs portfolio. The intern will learn from industry and subject matter leaders by engaging in meetings, strategizing with NEMA leaders and staff, preparing research and analysis, and working on communications projects. Topics of engagement may include public policy and regulatory issues related to electric vehicles and other electric transportation, microgrids, digitalization, electrification, supply chain challenges, infrastructure implementation, the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables, energy storage, Internet of Things, and smart grids. 

Other responsibilities may include:

Monitoring industry news and developing weekly news scans on member announcements and emerging trends; assisting media relations efforts by building maintaining media lists and conducting outreach; researching speaking events and award opportunities; and drafting social media content.

This is an exciting opportunity for a college student or a recent graduate to gain experience working to promote the adoption of emerging electrical technologies. Approximately 20 hours a week of valuable experience will be offered over the summer period during a 90-day period. NEMA offers a hybrid schedule (working a minimum of two days per week in the office) located in Arlington, Virginia.

Candidate Requirements and Qualities: 

• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning to advance personal professional goals
• Eager to take on new challenges and willingness to jump in where needed 
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Interest in public policy, communications, emerging tech and electrification
• Willingness and ability to work in the spirit of NEMA’s core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership
• Evidence of enrollment in a program of studies at an accredited college or university in the United States, or newly graduated (in 2024) from an accredited college/university 

Intern Pay Range: 

• Monthly stipend $1,000

The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is the trusted voice for electrical safety. The mission of ESFI is to prevent electrical-related injuries, deaths, and fires, saving lives and property through public education and outreach.

ESFI is the leading authority on electrical safety issues for consumers, workers, and the media. ESFI identifies and addresses evolving electrical safety needs and deploys effective electrical safety materials and programs that distill technical concepts into easy-to-understand concepts and related actions to promote safety. ESFI advocates for safety technology, compliance with codes and standards, and risk reducing behaviors.

ESFI is a 501(c)(3), with a governing Executive Committee and Board of Directors represented by leaders from within the electrical industry and related associations that are dedicated to electrical safety. 

The ESFI Executive Director is responsible for developing and deploying a Board-approved strategy encompassing annual fundraising campaigns, partnership initiatives, and safety programs focused on advancing and sustaining the mission of ESFI.

The position reports directly to the ESFI Board Chair with administrative oversight by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Chief Growth Officer.  The Executive Director leads and manages the work of two staff members, and consultants, collaborating with its participating members staff, and managing the annual operating budget.

The position is in Arlington, Virginia, allows for a hybrid schedule, and may include up to 30 percent travel, both domestic and international.

Key Responsibilities

I.  Strategy:  Creates and executes an ESFI strategy that encompasses all aspects of fundraising, partnerships, safety programs, communications, outreach, and business analytics in close collaboration with the ESFI Board and their designated representatives.  Establishes annual and multi-year fundraising campaigns that support sustained expansion of ESFI programs and elevate the profile of electrical safety.

II.  Operations: Aligns and directs resources to execute ESFI strategy, particularly in the following areas: 

• Leads all aspects of Board management, partnership development, recruitment, and fundraising.
• Develops ESFI’s annual budget and execute within targets; meets or exceeds all fundraising campaign milestones.
• Creates and executes annual plan for National Electrical Safety Month (May), using the month as a platform for attracting new partners and stakeholders.
• Drives consumer education for recognition/mitigation of electrical hazards, emerging safety technologies for residential applications.
• Serves as a valued partner to employers for providing safe, compliant working environments for their employees and customers.
• Supports the adoption of legislation, codes, and standards that are consistent with mission of electrical safety.
• Positions ESFI as the leading authority for electrical safety information, being available for media and building effective relationships for communication.
• Oversees shared services agreement(s) with NEMA for Growth Office, Finance, and Human Resources Support.
• Oversees all competitively sourced contracts with outside vendors arising from assigned responsibilities.

III.  Leadership:    Manages, develops, and evaluates assigned staff to successfully and efficiently carry out the ESFI mission and vision. 

• Establishes annual objectives with staff members, provide feedback and ongoing coaching to achieve objectives. Invest time and resources in the professional development and retention of staff.
• Communicates regularly with the ESFI Board and NEMA Chief Growth Officer to ensure alignment on strategy and operations.

• Enhances partnerships within the donor community, engaging with existing donors to communicate the impact and value of ESFI’s mission while reaching out to attract new donors and partners.
• Adheres to Board reporting criteria and utilizes as basis for informing both the ESFI Board and NEMA’s Board, to include regular assessments of progress against the annual budget, planned milestones and challenges encountered.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional accomplishment in leading non-profit associations / foundations, with strong track record in launching and executing fundraising campaigns that substantively advance the long-term vision and mission of organizations.
• Executive gravitas to work closely with senior executives participating on the ESFI Board of Directors, engage with donor community, build and maintain relationships with peer associations, lead staff, and serve as ESFI spokesperson to the media.
• At least ten years of experience in operations and program leadership: information campaigns, community outreach, stakeholder events, and educational programs.
• Strong business acumen and well-developed budgeting, financial management and execution, to include ability to manage and evaluate vendors within a competitive solicitation model; strong strategic planning and project planning skills essential.
• Proven ability to inspire, develop, motivate through clear and convincing written, and spoken communications, with executive presence in all settings.
• Builds effective, enduring lines of communications with relevant domestic and international regulatory agency officials (such as federal and state legislators; donor company executives and employees; other associations and professional societies that are engaged on ESFI issues; and work with NEMA staff at all levels.
• Experience in manufacturing / electrical safety or related safety industries or associations is a plus.
• Experience in public policy advocacy at federal, state, and local levels is desirable .
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

For full Job Description and to apply, interested individuals are invited to learn more at: NEMA_ESF_Careers