2027 Summer Intern, Program Operations (MO, AR, IL, TX)

Location: Remote, with preference for candidates near Houston, Texas; Missouri; Arkansas; or Chicago, Illinois. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required. The internship is 10 weeks and begins in early June 2027.

Salary: $23 per hour for undergraduate students and $28 per hour for graduate students. The listed full-time pay range is $31,272–$64,326.

Company

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

What you will do

• Coordinate and support program activities, events, deliverables, meetings, schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Research market trends, customer segments, competitive landscapes, energy-efficiency equipment, and market opportunities.
• Support program delivery through client presentations, program-results communication, process reviews, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Marketing, IT, Customer Care, and other cross-functional teams on outreach, sales, customer targeting, decarbonization, equity, affordability, and lead-generation strategies.
• Support contractors, customers, consultants, service providers, field staff, and Trade Allies; track contractor enrollment and resolve or escalate participation concerns.
• Summarize findings, present recommendations, review technical specifications and calculations where applicable, and support QA/QC standards.

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.
• Ability to pass required background checks, which may include drug screening.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification, or 9 completed credits in a graduate program, in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Energy Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with program coordination, documentation, research, data collection, market analysis, or sales-planning projects.
• 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 is available, with preference for candidates near the listed U.S. locations.
• Full-time, 10-week internship beginning in early June 2027.
• No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
• Work involves collaboration across regional and national teams, client interaction, and exposure to major energy-efficiency programs.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the application and employment process.

Hiring process

• Applicants must submit the application directly; third-party or bot-submitted applications may be excluded.
• Interview responses must reflect the candidate’s own skills and knowledge; AI tools are not permitted during interviews unless approved as an accommodation.