2027 Summer Intern, Program Operations (MI, MN, IN, WI)

Location: Remote, with preference for candidates in Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, or Wisconsin for occasional in-person team engagement. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.

Salary: $23 per hour for undergraduate students and $28 per hour for graduate students. The internship is a 10-week, full-time position beginning in early June 2027.

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges through expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs.
• Conduct research and analyze market trends, customer segments, competitive landscapes, and energy efficiency equipment.
• Evaluate market potential, program growth opportunities, and distributor, contractor, and trade ally networks.
• Prepare reports, schedules, meeting minutes, presentations, technical specifications, calculations, and other program documentation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Marketing, IT, Customer Care, and program implementation teams.
• Support contractor enrollment, customer and service-provider communications, quality assurance, and program improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 30 completed college-level credit hours by the start date, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Energy Management, or a related field.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required due to contract requirements.
• Ability to pass required background checks, which may include drug screening.
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, attention-to-detail, analytical, written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Completed bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program in a related field.
• Experience with program coordination, documentation, research, data collection, market analysis, or sales planning.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or VBA.
• Interest in energy efficiency, market research, and sales strategy.
• Familiarity with HVAC, water heating, space heating, kitchen equipment, or lighting technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with opportunities for occasional in-person team engagement.
• Hands-on experience with major projects, client interactions, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to energy-efficient technologies and utility-sponsored programs.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process.

Hiring process

• Applications must be submitted directly by the applicant.
• Required background checks may include drug screening.