National Grid
Our Gridtern Program provides current college students the ability to gain practical experience within the energy industry. Your summer will start with us on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking, opportunities to get involved in your community and most importantly, have fun!
What You’ll Do
Our Public Affairs & Policy Center of Excellence team, part of our Corporate Affairs organization, builds relationships with various government stakeholders, leads policy advocacy, and manages engagement with trade associations and think tanks. Corporate Affairs provides expertise in government relations, communications, and community engagement, while leading external-facing efforts to deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future for over 20 million customers across New York and Massachusetts.
As a Gridtern, you will engage in both in-person and virtual events and meetings, track state and federal legislative and political activity, and provide summaries to share with the wider team. You will also write newsletter updates for company-wide distribution, assist in developing slide decks for internal and external audiences, and conduct research projects. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the energy industry, National Grid’s business, and how policy and corporate affairs shape the energy landscape.
You will be in Washington, DC working in a Hybrid structure for the summer. You must be located within a commutable distance of the identified work location for the summer.
What You’ll Need
- Availability to start on program start date, June 15, 2026, and work full-time (40 hours a week) throughout your duration of the summer
- Registered in school as a full-time student and continuing education full-time for Fall 2026 Semester
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Public Administration, History, or related majors.
- Accumulated 18 or more credits and be 18 years of age
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)
About Us
The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders.
We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all.
Salary Range
$20.00-$28.00 an hour
To apply for this job please visit jobs.nationalgrid.com.