2027 Winter Internship Recruitment at MCE in San Rafael, CA

About MCE

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued.

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

MCE is in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Rafael and Concord. Employees have the option to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office, depending on the role responsibilities and any in-person meeting requirements. I am happy to provide more details if needed.

We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

MCE Internship Program

MCE’s internship program is intended to be a paid, part-time, learning and development opportunity for highly motivated individuals who are interested in exploring a career in the renewable energy industry and learn more about working in a professional setting.

Throughout the internship, MCE will provide ongoing development opportunities, education materials, a realistic view of what a career looks like in the renewable energy industry, the opportunity to break into the industry, and practical experience in one of our departments.

This is a paid internship at $22.00 per hour and will be for a duration of 3-6 months. This internship is expected to start on January 11, 2027.

To be considered:

*Please complete the application questions (no resume required) below prior to 5pm on November 13, 2026. Any applications after the due date will not be reviewed and will have to wait for the 2027 Summer recruitment to re-apply.

Program Requirements:

• At least 16 years of age
• Authorized to work in the US
• Must be from MCE’s service area

Application Tips:

• Please be sure to answer all questions within "Apply for this Job" section including the "Little More About You" which are helps our team have a deeper understanding of a candidate's experience, abilities, skills, and interests.
• Submission/creation of a resume is not required for this opportunity and is optional.

Please reach out to jobs@mcecleanenergy.org if you have any questions.

MCE Culture

At MCE, we are committed to fostering a workplace rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. As part of this effort, we’ve included a few optional questions to help us better understand your background, experiences, and how we can create a respectful and inclusive candidate experience.

MCE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MCE Work Environment

MCE offices support an environment that is accessible to those with reduced mobility. We are happy to provide more details if asked.

MCE makes reasonable accommodations of any known physical or intellectual limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other conditions protected by applicable law.