Winter Environmental Justice Intern (Unpaid)
Boston, MA, United States3d ago
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About the role
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.
AGR:
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.
Job Description:
The Environmental Justice Intern will work to support MDAR’s Environmental Justice Team in implementing the EJ Strategy, with particular projects focusing on farmer support, engagement, language access, and land access to ensure meaningful access to MDAR programs and services. Key skills and knowledge gained in outreach support, providing language access, and supporting the development of materials.
Job Duties:
Develop program and outreach materials, educational resources, presentations, and other public-facing content with guidance from MDAR's EJ Team.
Support community and farmer engagement efforts by assisting with outreach activities, workshops, public meetings, agricultural and cultural events, and other community engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with MDAR's Language Access Coordinator to develop resources that improve public understanding of MDAR's Language Access Services, including preparing multilingual materials for workshops, events.
Collaborate with MDAR's EJ Outreach Coordinator to create outreach materials that highlight the diversity of Massachusetts farmers, food systems, agricultural practices, and Environmental Justice initiatives.
Support land access research in collaboration with the Division of Agricultural Conservation and Technical Assistance.
Assist with special projects, meeting coordination, note-taking, event logistics, and other EJ initiatives as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly to a variety of audiences.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to research, analyze, organize, and present information in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner for agency staff, farmers, and community stakeholders.
Experience creating outreach materials, educational resources, presentations, or other public-facing communications.
Interest in Environmental Justice, agriculture, food systems, public policy, sustainability, community engagement, language access, or related fields.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Microsoft Lists, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design and collaboration tools is a plus.
Experience with graphic design, photography, video production, social media, or other digital communications is preferred but not required.
Multilingual skills are welcome but not required.
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.
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