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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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:

Clean Energy Results Program (CERP) Intern –

MassDEP is building from its first educational phase in December of 2023 Wastewater Energy Recovery Summit and will be moving into the implementation phase. This WWER Pilot will provide technical and financial assistance to help jump-start a series of wastewater pilot installations across Massachusetts. The Gap Energy Grant Program has provided implementation funding to install energy efficiency and clean energy (e.g., solar photovoltaic, in-line hydropower, geothermal, battery energy storage systems) upgrades at municipal and nonprofit food/agricultural facilities across the state. A new Gap IV grant round of funding is planned to be offered in the spring of 2025.

The Clean Energy Results Program Intern will provide coordination and outreach assistance for two CERP priority initiatives - Wastewater Energy Recovery (WWER) Pilot (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wastewater-energy-recovery) and the Gap Energy Grant Program (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-gap-energy-grant-program) .

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Wastewater Energy Recovery Pilot:

Organize and develop Excel spreadsheets to track project information: scope of project (i.e., assessment, design, construction; applicant, partners, location, anticipated costs, estimated energy saving, estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions, timelines etc.) Develop an ongoing and updated email list of project contacts.Assist program staff in preparing initial draft contracting paperwork. Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Gap IV Energy Grant:

Assist in creating an updated email list and disseminating outreach materials to prospective Gap applicants. Assist with planning and coordination for RFR informational sessions.Assist with tracking project applications and information into an Excel spreadsheet or other grant tracking system.Assist with any other CERP related assignments as needed.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Ability to work in a creative and team environment.Excellent organizational and concise writing skills.Project administration and implementation skills, including outreach.Advanced knowledge in spreadsheet organization and data management.Experience with creating social media products.

REQUIRED: Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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:

Clean Energy Results Program (CERP) Intern –

MassDEP is building from its first educational phase in December of 2023 Wastewater Energy Recovery Summit and will be moving into the implementation phase. This WWER Pilot will provide technical and financial assistance to help jump-start a series of wastewater pilot installations across Massachusetts. The Gap Energy Grant Program has provided implementation funding to install energy efficiency and clean energy (e.g., solar photovoltaic, in-line hydropower, geothermal, battery energy storage systems) upgrades at municipal and nonprofit food/agricultural facilities across the state. A new Gap IV grant round of funding is planned to be offered in the spring of 2025.

The Clean Energy Results Program Intern will provide coordination and outreach assistance for two CERP priority initiatives - Wastewater Energy Recovery (WWER) Pilot (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wastewater-energy-recovery) and the Gap Energy Grant Program (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-gap-energy-grant-program) .

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Wastewater Energy Recovery Pilot:

Organize and develop Excel spreadsheets to track project information: scope of project (i.e., assessment, design, construction; applicant, partners, location, anticipated costs, estimated energy saving, estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions, timelines etc.) Develop an ongoing and updated email list of project contacts.Assist program staff in preparing initial draft contracting paperwork. Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Gap IV Energy Grant:

Assist in creating an updated email list and disseminating outreach materials to prospective Gap applicants. Assist with planning and coordination for RFR informational sessions.Assist with tracking project applications and information into an Excel spreadsheet or other grant tracking system.Assist with any other CERP related assignments as needed.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Ability to work in a creative and team environment.Excellent organizational and concise writing skills.Project administration and implementation skills, including outreach.Advanced knowledge in spreadsheet organization and data management.Experience with creating social media products.

REQUIRED: Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

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

See Preferred Qualifications section above.

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.

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

See Preferred Qualifications section above.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

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.