The WSU Extension Energy Program in Olympia, is looking for 2-3 students to identify, summarize and post energy information resources to a publicly funded website that encourages energy efficiency action by consumers and businesses in western states.

a)       Students work as a team to edit or write Q&As on efficiency and renewable energy topics. This would involve literature research online and with the WSU Energy Library onsite.  The Q&As are written to respond to questions we commonly receive from utility staff in western states.

b)       Review the resources that are currently available on http://www.energyexperts.org/EnergySolutionsDatabase.aspx and update the database if information has changed.

c)       Find energy related jobs online and post them on the Jobs Database: http://www.energyexperts.org/TrainingEducationandEmployment/Employment.aspx

Further Details:

  • Online research, data entry, and writing are the main tasks.
  • You may be able to explore and develop technical knowledge about a topic area that interests you.
  • Good technical writing skills are necessary.
  • Must have basic word processing, keyboarding and internet skills.
  • Basic html skills a plus.  Must be able to work cooperatively with others on the team.
  • Must also be able to work independently on assigned tasks.

Work will be conducted at our office on Plum Street, downtown Olympia, between the hours of 9am-5pm.