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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.

Description:

This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.

EEA's Energy Team is seeking an Energy Policy Intern for the fall!  The internship will primarily involve supporting two important initiatives of the team: the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council and the development of a guide for municipal governments on best practices for data center development planning. The intern will also develop communications materials to help educate the public on state energy policy programs and support the team with administrative tasks.

Through this internship, the intern will gain experience in state energy policy, clean energy planning, policy research, stakeholder engagement, administration, and public communications while developing a deeper understanding of how state government advances and implements clean energy initiatives. We are happy to work with students who would like to pursue research funding opportunities they have identified from their universities for this position.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the operations of EVICC and the development of the Third EVICC Assessment, including writing meeting notes, helping to run webinars, organizing documents, and completing research on electric vehicle topics.

• Support the development of a guide for municipal governments on best practices for data center development planning.

• Development of communications materials to summarize policy efforts and communicate to stakeholders and the public, including on interconnection, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the recent siting and permitting reforms for clean energy infrastructure.

• Compiling news clips related to the energy sector.

• Updating and improving the Energy Team's webpages.

• Administrative support including notetaking, completing travel documentation, and collaborating to improve organizational systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in energy policy, environmental policy, climate, or sustainability.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Interest in public service and working with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience or coursework in public policy, environmental studies, political science, engineering, economics, or a related field preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Other relevant information:  

• Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week
• This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week
• Internship duration:  9/21/26 - 12/1/26

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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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.