The Clean Fight | Database and CRM Systems Intern

We have the majority of the solutions we need to solve the climate crisis — they're just not being adopted quickly enough. The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating the adoption of proven climate solutions in New York State and beyond. We design and run targeted programs that bring some of the best climate tech companies from around the world together with customers, ecosystem partners, and capital providers to test out clear pathways for adoption and unlock decarbonization at scale, with a core focus on decarbonizing the built environment. www.thecleanfight.com

Underpinning our work is a focus on facilitating the adoption of solutions that will disproportionately impact frontline and underserved communities, and ensuring that the energy transition is just and equitable.

We are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation advancing clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions for New Yorkers, the U.S. Department of Commerce, along with philanthropic funding. We were founded in 2020 with incubation support from New Energy Nexus, an international non-profit organization that strives to achieve a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible by supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks.

About The Role

At The Clean Fight, our ability to identify, support, and scale high-impact climate technologies depends on the strength of our underlying data systems. As the Database and CRM Intern, you will directly strengthen the data systems that determine how we identify, support, and scale climate solutions—enabling smarter decisions, stronger partnerships, and faster real-world impact.

The Database and CRM Intern will play a key role in improving the quality, structure, and functionality of The Clean Fight's core data systems. This role sits at the intersection of the Programs, Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations teams, offering the candidate a multi-faceted role in the day-to-day work of a leading climate technology accelerator. This internship will provide exposure to the climate-tech ecosystem, hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and high-quality mentorship. The impact of this work will be higher-quality, more actionable data that enables better decisions, stronger partnerships, and more effective scaling of climate solutions.

The candidate will be the driver on a significant data cleanup and standardization project; help implement and apply standardized taxonomies; and prepare our data systems for future integrations and automation. This is a mission-driven role for someone who enjoys organizing complex information, improving workflows, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, comfort with databases/CRMs (particularly HubSpot and Airtable), and solid project management skills are essential; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with leaders from the Operations, Programs, Partnerships, and Marketing teams, the intern will:

• Organize a structured data cleanup and integrity project
• Identify, merge, and resolve duplicate company and contact records
• Improve basic data hygiene (naming, ownership, required fields)
• Review and improve taxonomy design, including tagging and list structures, to better support marketing, events, and recruitment workflows
• Apply standardized categories (e.g., partner sectors, solution types) across platforms
• Document and implement data standards and conventions (e.g., how companies, contacts, sectors, and solutions should be recorded)
• Partner with the Programs, Partnerships, and Marketing teams to understand their workflows and translate them into clear data requirements
• Prepare data configurations to support integrations and automations
• Where appropriate, use or suggest AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) to assist with data classification, deduplication strategies, and workflow automation design
• Create clear how‑to guides and documentation to enable maintenance of data integrity
• Support additional data or systems-related initiatives as time permits

• Cleaned and standardized core CRM datasets
• Implemented consistent tagging and taxonomy structures
• Delivered documentation and processes for ongoing data integrity
• Helped prepare systems for future integrations and automation
• Presented project to staff and leadership

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structuring complex information, improving systems, and working across teams to translate real-world workflows into data. What we're looking for:

• Systems thinker with strong attention to detail and interest in working with structured data
• Experience with CRM or database tools (HubSpot strongly preferred; Airtable or similar platforms also relevant)
• Ability to manage projects independently and follow through on tasks with a high degree of ownership
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal), with the ability to collaborate across teams
• A solutions-oriented mindset, with resourcefulness and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, "all-hands-on-deck" environment

• Coursework or academic experience in data science, data analytics, computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Experience working with structured datasets (e.g., data cleaning, tagging, database organization, or analysis projects)
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel (advanced), Airtable, SQL (basic), or similar data tools
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support data workflows, analysis, or automation
• Interest in or passion for clean energy, sustainability, and climate innovation

• 12 weeks; Start Date: late May-early June
• 20-40 hours / week (we are flexible on this)
• Remote or Hybrid (NYC) - we work two days per week in person in Midtown Manhattan

• $17/hour and/or school credit
• Ownership of a meaningful project
• Exposure to multiple teams, networking events, mentorship
• Opportunity to present work to leadership

How to Apply

We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an equal opportunity employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter expressing why you're right for the role by following this link: https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/ABE5891234/