Location: Anywhere in the United States. Will maintain core Mountain Time working hours (9am-5pm MT).

About Us

For roughly 500,000 years, humans have been burning stuff to heat our homes, burning stuff to light our homes, and burning stuff to power our machines. It’s 2025, people. Let’s change that.

Right now, homes account for roughly 20% of the world’s carbon emissions. Here at Elephant Energy, we know that there is a better way, so we are building a one-stop shop that makes it easy to upgrade to a climate-friendly home. We enable homeowners to confidently make the switch to modern, electric technologies and get their homes off of fossil fuels – all at once, or over time.

Our History

Founded in 2021 by DR and Josh with the goal to accelerate the end of fossil fuel use, our first installation was in Boulder, Colorado in December 2021 and in three short years, we have successfully:

1. Launched a second market in Boston, Massachusetts, in the summer of 2023
2. Installed >1,000 heat pumps in >500 unique homes, receiving these amazing Google reviews along the way
3. Amassed 60+ herdmembers, with plans to continue to expand based on our early and continued success in #electrifyingeverything
4. Completed a successful Seed stage fundraise, with plans to raise a Series A this year.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated current graduate student (MBA, Finance, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Environmental Management, or related fields) to join our team as an intern on a full time schedule (40 hours/week) for 8-12 weeks this summer. This role will have the opportunity to work on real, mission-critical projects and gain valuable operating experience at a venture-funded climate-tech start up. As an Intern, you will:

• Work closely with senior leadership and Head of Strategic Partnerships to support Elephant Energy’s efforts in expanding strategic partnerships and distribution channels that have a direct impact on the company’s revenue goals and overall growth plans. Activities may include: :
  • Support & Grow Partnerships Pipeline – Identify, research, and engage potential partners across key sectors (utilities, multifamily, municipalities, etc.).
  • Business Development & Deal Support – Assist in outreach, contract management, and closing partnership agreements to drive electrification projects.
  • Market & Proposal Response – Track relevant market opportunities, support RFP responses, and contribute to strategic business development efforts.
  • Revenue & Impact Tracking – Monitor partnership-driven revenue, analyze financial and operational impacts, and help optimize engagement strategies.

As a startup, we are seeking people who are ready to roll up their sleeves, immerse themselves in the fundamentals of building a new venture, and spend the majority of their time executing.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have/you are:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (MBA, Finance, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Environmental Management, or related other fields preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite.
• A bias for action: you’re a builder, a go-getter, a genuine self-starter; you get stuff done – promptly.
• A fast learner who holds yourself to high expectations (and meets them).
• Able to manage significant levels of ambiguity, appropriate to our startup realities.
• Passionate about changing the world via innovative energy-efficient solutions.
• A deep commitment to building a diverse, equitable workplace and seek to make our company more inclusive.
• A curious, innovative mindset.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of or interest in building science, electrification, construction, energy, or the trades.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or similar environment.
• Previous work experience in business development, renewable energy, consulting, tech, or banking.

Compensation

• $30.00 / hour
• 10 company holidays
• Flexible, hybrid work environment

Location: We are a Hybrid company with Herdquarters in Broomfield, Colorado with operations in multiple markets. While this internship is primarily remote, candidates should anticipate at least one opportunity to connect with the team in Colorado over the summer. To create the best experience for our new hire, this role does require that you are based or can consistently work within +/- 3 hours of Mountain Time Zone/in the US.

Interview Process

Here is the interview process that you can expect for this role, with estimated timelines to help set your expectations. The steps are designed to help you get the information needed to determine if we are the right fit for you.

1. The Hiring Manager interview is a deep dive into the core skills and attributes required for success, with insight into the role’s impact and team dynamics.
2. The Case Study exercise is a practical, anonymized assignment designed to evaluate your approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and structured thinking.
3. Offer

Please note – we will welcome you to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to during the interview process.

Join the HERD! 🐘

Our mission is to build a more sustainable planet by electrifying everything, starting with homes. We are assembling a high-energy, creative, and ambitious team eager to accelerate the energy transition while building a generational business.

We are committed to building an inclusive working environment and doing our part to create a more equitable world. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please let us know.

We are a certified B Corp headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Our growth is fueled by ever-increasing demand for more comfortable and sustainable homes and strong tailwinds from state and federal rebates and incentives. Our digital platform and superior team of building science and installation experts help homeowners confidently upgrade to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, energy-efficient systems, and EV chargers. By combining meticulous project oversight with skilled installation partners, we ensure a seamless upgrade experience.

To date, we have successfully electrified over a thousand homes in cold climates with stellar results – ensuring that our customers can confidently transition to electric living. And stop burning stuff.

Submit your application here.