Board Operations Intern

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking a Board Operations Intern to provide administrative, project, and operational support to the Clerk team. The intern assists with records management, technology initiatives, and other special projects while gaining exposure to the operations of a public agency and its Board. CPA internships are typically for a length of up to 12 weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed). 

Who You’ll Work With 

The Board Operations Intern reports to Clerk of the Board. You will work closely with the Clerk team and the Finance Team.  

Commitment to Diversity

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. 

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities:

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity 

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills 

• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language 

• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced environment 

• Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative 

• Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods 

Requirements

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality  

• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues  
• Interest in public service and local government. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technology platforms. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Clerk team.  
• Assist the Clerk of the Board with day-to-day Board operations.  
• Support records management, organization, and document maintenance.  
• Assist with technology initiatives and process improvement projects.  
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Clerk of the Board.  
• Help maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation practices through SharePoint modernization, records management, Board operations procedure manual, OneMeeting optimization.  
• Support project coordination and tracking of departmental initiatives.  
• Gain exposure to Board governance, public agency operations, and local government processes.  
• Participate in organizational and administrative activities that support Board functions.  
• Develop knowledge of public administration, governance, project management, and organizational operations through hands-on assignments.

Qualifications 

• Candidates MUST be an undergraduate junior/senior OR first-year graduate student. 
• Preferred focus in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Government, Library & Information Science, or a related field. 
• Prior Internship or part-time work experience in relevant fields is a plus, but not required.  

Work Location   

This position is a Hybrid internship and requires attendance in our downtown Los Angeles office 2- 3 days per week on days determined by CPA, with work location on the remaining days either in office or remote.  All interns are required to work during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST. 

Benefits

Internship compensation ranges from $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, with exact compensation determined by Clean Power Alliance based on skills and experience. This is a part-time/temporary position. Interns are only eligible for mandated benefits, such as sick pay, workers’ compensation, and Medicare contributions.     

How to Apply 

Candidates should apply on CPA’s Career Page. Upon applying, candidates must submit a resume & cover letter. The start date for this internship is as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.