Job Description
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents
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About DOER:
The Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. As the State Energy Office, DOER is the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER supports the Commonwealth's clean energy goals as part of a comprehensive Administration-wide response to the threat of climate change. DOER focuses on transitioning our energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving our energy system infrastructure. To meet our objectives, DOER connects and collaborates with energy stakeholders to develop effective policy. DOER implements this policy through planning, regulation, and providing funding. DOER provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities to support their clean energy goals. DOER is committed to transparency and education, supporting the accessible access to energy information and knowledge.
Job Description:
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is seeking an intern to support External Affairs and stakeholder engagement. External Affairs is part of DOER's Coordination and Engagement team and leads DOER's communications efforts, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, public events, web content, and social media.
The intern will work on a variety of initiatives including communications-related projects and implementing stakeholder best practices with DOER staff. In order to complete these projects, the intern will interact with various DOER staff to gather information concerning projects and activities and coordinate efforts.
A strong candidate will have solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, experience using a graphic design platform or software, experience with community or stakeholder engagement, experience using a Content Management System, and good organizational skills. The intern will need to manage multiple projects with concurrent timelines and will need to be proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently. Knowledge of or a desire to learn about Massachusetts' energy priorities and initiatives is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with the External Affairs Manager and DOER Divisions to write, edit, and distribute press releases and other related content
- Work with the External Affairs Manager and DOER Divisions to plan, execute and publicize events as needed
- Work with Deputy Commissioner and DOER Division staff to identify projects that require stakeholder engagement and begin implementing stakeholder engagement best practices.
- Create engaging content for DOER's social media channels, including photos, videos, graphics, and written posts
- Work on a website redesign project, including supporting the organization and presentation of stakeholder engagement opportunities
- Conduct research and update DOER's media list
- Build an image library and templates for social media, presentations, etc.
- Complete other tasks as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with graphic design software/platforms such as Canva
- Knowledge of Microsoft suite platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with others to accomplish assigned work objectives
Resume and cover letter required with application.
Hours per week:
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week
Other relevant information:
- Contracted Student Internship compensation will be up to $23/hour for College Undergraduate Students and up to $35/hour for Graduate Students
- Internship duration June 2 - August 15
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.