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:
This internship position will support the Energy Efficiency Division in its work on the Commonwealth’s recently updated building energy codes and the development of programs and policies to decarbonize existing buildings
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of educational materials related to building energy retrofit and decarbonization projects in existing buildings, and adaptive reuse projects to create new housing.
- Conduct analysis to support the implementation of statewide building energy reporting and rebate programs
- Develop a system to manage and respond to constituent inquires relating to building energy code
- Participate in division internal and external meetings
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Interest in building energy and climate policy
- Interest in engineering, architecture, planning or energy policy
- Good analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office- particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Research experience
- Knowledge of building energy modeling and HVAC systems is a plus
Please provide a Cover Letter as part of your application describing your interest in the position, how it relates to your career goals, and what you would hope to learn by interning at DOER.
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
Other relevant information:
- Contracted Student Internship compensation will be up to $23/hour for College Undergraduate Students and up to $35/hour for Graduate Students
- Internship duration June 2 – August 15
