Design Intern

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.

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

DOER is seeking an intern to support graphic design and science communication for DOER outreach. The intern will be part of the Coordination and Engagement team which 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 public education and awareness initiatives across the breadth of DOER policies including renewable energy, energy efficiency, siting and permitting, and general energy policy. To support these policy initiatives, the intern will work with DOER staff to develop various public-facing content, including one-pagers, informational graphics, and technical assistance documents that communicate the complexity of DOER’s policies and procedures in plain language for a general audience. The intern will coordinate with the Coordination and Engagement team as other staff update the website and distribute social media, press, and other related content.

A strong candidate will have solid graphical and written communication skills, including experience using a graphic design platform or software, and good organizational skills. An ideal candidate will have some experience in science communication, especially in energy, and demonstrated experience designing content that explains complicated concepts simply. Knowledge of, or a desire to learn about, Massachusetts’ energy priorities and initiatives is a plus. The intern will need to manage multiple projects with concurrent timelines and will need to be proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Deputy Commissioner and DOER Divisions to design and write plain language content from longer written content

• Utilize DOER’s brand guidance and graphic library to create cohesive designs

• Build a template library for future one-pagers, graphics, etc.

• Assist the Sitting & Permitting team with designing reader-friendly resources 

• Complete other tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work or academic experience in communications, community engagement, digital media, graphic design, multimedia journalism, or a related field.

• Proficient with graphic design software.

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• An ideal candidate will have some experience in science communication, especially in energy. 

• Knowledge of or a desire to learn about Massachusetts’ energy priorities and initiatives is a plus.

Other relevant information:  

• 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 

• Hourly rate: $18.00/hour for College Undergraduate Students and $28.00/hour for Graduate Students.

• Internship duration:  June 1 – August 14.

Please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked “as relevant” to your application.  

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.