Communications 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

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is seeking an intern to support communications activities as part of the External Affairs team. External Affairs leads DOER’s communications efforts, including media relations, events, web content, and social media. The intern will gain hands-on communications experience in a fast-paced government agency that contributes to Massachusetts’ efforts to address climate change and shape its energy future.

The intern will interact with DOER’s leadership team and work across all program areas. They will work on a variety of initiatives including communications-related projects and an ongoing website reorganization project. To successfully complete these projects, the intern will interact with various DOER staff to gather information and coordinate efforts.

A strong candidate has an interest or experience in communications or a related field, solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, experience using a content management system, strong writing and storytelling skills, experience creating social media content, and strong 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 interest in Massachusetts’ energy priorities and initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the External Affairs Manager and DOER Divisions to write various communications-related materials, including press releases, social media content, one-pagers, case studies, and other materials.

• Work with the External Affairs Manager and DOER Divisions to plan, execute and publicize events as needed.

• Support website redesign project.

• Conduct research and update DOER’s media list as needed.

• Conduct media monitoring.

• 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.

Other relevant information:   

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

• Internship duration:  June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026

• 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 

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.