Shake Energy Collaborative

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Positions: Renewable Energy Development Intern
Location: Honolulu, HI
Innovation Area: Generation and Conversion; Storage, Transmission and Management
Position Type: TomKat Center-supported
Compensation: $8,500
Internship Term: 8 weeks

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Shake Energy Collaborative is a benefit corporation energy developer that enables communities to design and own from their own energy resources. At Shake, we have learned that community members hold the greatest knowledge of their local land - and that knowledge should be leveraged to design the most effective renewable energy infrastructure for their community.

Through our unique co-design framework, we enable community members to synthesize technical information and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design the siting, sizing, dual land uses and other physical attributes of an energy project in their area. Once Shake develops the project according to the community’s design, this resource will generate low-carbon energy and financial savings that can be invested back into the community.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated intern to support project management and development activities across multiple renewable energy projects. This role is ideal for someone interested in clean energy, infrastructure, and hands on experience in a fast paced startup environment. You will work directly under a Project Manager and collaborate with consultants, engineers, and community partners.

Project Coordination
- Assist with day to day project organization and workflow tracking
- Maintain project schedules, action logs, and deliverable trackers
- Support coordination across internal teams and external consultants
Communication & Documentation
- Draft and send professional emails on behalf of the project team
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take clear, concise meeting minutes
- Organize project files, correspondence, and documentation
Research & Analysis
- Conduct background research on consultants, technologies, permitting requirements, and industry best practices
- Review technical reports and summarize key findings for internal use
- Translate technical content into accessible PowerPoint slides and briefing materials
Data & Tools
- Build and maintain spreadsheets for project tracking, cost estimates, and scenario analysis
- Assist with data entry, quality checks, and basic analysis
- Support preparation of presentations, dashboards, and internal reports

Who Should Apply

Students passionate about equity in the energy industry and are interested in the role of meaningful community participation in the development of energy projects
Interest in renewable energy, sustainability, or Hawai‘i based infrastructure projects

Required Expertise

Comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks

Preferred Skills/MajorsFamiliarity with PowerPoint and basic presentation design