Intern - Program Operations - Certification
Arlington, VA
Internship
Student (College)
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.
AHRI’s internship program is approximately 8 weeks long, beginning in early June. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to professional projects and in turn, develop their skills in problem solving, research, and communication while working in a team-oriented environment. This internship is based in our main office in Arlington, VA.Join us and see how AHRI strives to Make Life Better.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern for our Certification Team! The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred.
Your internship experience will include:
Skills: Microsoft Office skills.
Compensation: This is a part-time paid internship at $20/hour, up to 28 hours/week.
AHRI does not offer any housing assistance; if you are applying from out-of-state and have any questions about housing, please contact Nicole Rich at [email protected].
Application deadline: applications must be received by March 13, 2026. To apply, please visit our website. A full application includes a cover letter, resume, 1 letter of recommendation, and a school transcript. Please consolidate documents into 1 PDF file.
AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.
This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.
AHRI’s internship program is approximately 8 weeks long, beginning in early June. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to professional projects and in turn, develop their skills in problem solving, research, and communication while working in a team-oriented environment. This internship is based in our main office in Arlington, VA.Join us and see how AHRI strives to Make Life Better.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern for our Certification Team! The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred.
Your internship experience will include:
- Test Report Requirements: Analyze technical requirements and work with engineers to improve processes and documents for reviewing certification test reports from contracted laboratories.
- Operations Manual Requirements Matrix: Develop a matrix documenting unique requirements across different AHRI certification programs to support harmonization across programs and improve template language.
- Selection Software Review: Conduct a review of manufacturer product selection software to ensure compliance of product ratings with certification program requirements.
Skills: Microsoft Office skills.
Compensation: This is a part-time paid internship at $20/hour, up to 28 hours/week.
AHRI does not offer any housing assistance; if you are applying from out-of-state and have any questions about housing, please contact Nicole Rich at [email protected].
Application deadline: applications must be received by March 13, 2026. To apply, please visit our website. A full application includes a cover letter, resume, 1 letter of recommendation, and a school transcript. Please consolidate documents into 1 PDF file.
AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.
This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.
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