Environmental Justice Intern (Unpaid)

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:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Contracted Student Intern to support the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that advance environmental justice, equity, and interagency collaboration across the Commonwealth.

The Office of Environmental Justice & Equity advances high-profile environmental justice and equity strategies and initiatives. We seek experienced, resourceful, and passionate interns to join our team. Gain valuable professional experience, expand your resume, apply your ideas, advance your knowledge, further develop key skills and competencies, and learn and grow.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with research for diverse projects

•  Draft presentations

• Conduct data analysis and research

• Assist with interagency collaboration

• Support the Office of EJ&E Team as needed

Preferred Qualifications

We seek experienced, resourceful, and passionate interns and fellows to join our team. Gain valuable professional experience, expand your resume, apply your ideas, advance your knowledge, further develop key skills and competencies, and learn and grow.

Unpaid Internship Program details:

• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid position requiring one to two days per week in the office for designated meetings; remaining work may be completed remotely

• Internship Timeline: February 16 – May 31, 2026

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

,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%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.