Application Guide
How to Apply for Fall 2026 Intern
at ADL Ventures
🏢 About ADL Ventures
ADL Ventures is a pioneering firm focused on advancing clean infrastructure to combat climate change. As a remote-first company, they foster an entrepreneurial culture where interns contribute directly to impactful projects in clean energy and infrastructure innovation.
About This Role
This internship involves supporting project teams in organizing workstreams, conducting research on emerging technologies, and structuring project materials. You'll participate in workshops and help drive the transition to sustainable infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven environment.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start your day with a team stand-up on Slack, then spend the morning conducting research on emerging grid technologies and summarizing findings. Afternoon could involve organizing project documentation in shared drives and preparing materials for a client workshop, followed by a virtual working session to track action items.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who ADL Ventures Is Looking For
- A detail-oriented student currently pursuing a degree in business, economics, policy, engineering, data science, or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources into clear frameworks.
- Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple tasks independently in a remote setting.
- Curious about infrastructure innovation and motivated by climate impact, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
📝 Tips for Applying to ADL Ventures
Tailor your resume to highlight any coursework or projects related to clean energy, infrastructure, or sustainability.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your academic background (e.g., policy, engineering) to ADL's mission of clean infrastructure.
Showcase experience with task tracking, documentation, or workshop facilitation, even if from student organizations.
Demonstrate remote work readiness by mentioning tools like Slack, Asana, or Notion in your application.
Research ADL's recent projects (e.g., grid modernization, EV infrastructure) and reference them in your cover letter.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for combating climate change through infrastructure innovation.', 'Specific analytical or organizational skills relevant to supporting project teams.', 'Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative remote environment.', 'Interest in learning about delivery models and emerging technologies in clean infrastructure.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review ADL Ventures' website and recent blog posts to understand their project focus areas (e.g., grid resilience, clean transportation).
- → Look up their team members on LinkedIn to see the backgrounds of current employees.
- → Read about the 'clean infrastructure' space, including key challenges like permitting and financing.
- → Check if ADL has been featured in news articles or podcasts discussing climate tech.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning ADL's specific mission or projects.
- Overlooking the remote work aspect—failing to demonstrate self-discipline or remote collaboration skills.
- Focusing only on technical skills without showing curiosity about infrastructure systems and policy.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!