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Job Description - Office of Technical Assistance - Environmental Justice Intern (24000B0S)

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.

Description:

The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) is a statewide agency under the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) that was created by the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) to provide free and confidential pollution prevention and toxics use reduction assistance to Massachusetts businesses. OTA is one of three implementing agencies of the Toxics Use Reduction Act Program (TURA program). In 2024, EEA released its final environmental justice strategy which contains key actions and metrics each agency and division is committed to (including OTA beginning on p.54). The OTA Environmental Justice intern will work with the Outreach & Chemical Policy Analyst to help implement OTA’s key agency actions and strategic outreach plan for environmental justice.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build on existing foundational work and content to implement an Environmental Justice landing page on OTA’s website for TURA program information relevant to environmental justice stakeholders and communities. Activities will include working with OTA staff to finalize written content and visuals and preparing maps in GIS.
• Working with OTA staff and the EEA Office of Environmental Justice and Equity to procure translation services for vital documents.
• Identify additional outreach opportunities for OTA to market its services statewide to environmental justice organizations, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, and municipal agencies to increase visibility and referrals for OTA's programs and technical services.
• Communicate findings and make recommendations to OTA staff throughout the process and at the end of the internship. Activities include:
• Making presentations to OTA and TURA program staff
• Assist with development and dissemination of written outreach materials
• Assist with data collection and maintenance
• Identify resources that will help OTA better serve and partner with environmental justice organizations and populations
• Participate with OTA staff in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) Environmental Justice Workgroup.
• Finalize content for an environmental justice landing page on OTA’s website, applicable to a range of stakeholders, including both written and visual content, and GIS maps.
• Implement a strategic outreach campaign targeting relevant businesses and stakeholders with a goal of increasing referrals for OTA site visits and technical assistance to businesses located in or near environmental justice neighborhoods.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS online skills required
• Be able to work independently and be accountable to assignment deadlines in regular communication with supervisor
• Strong research, writing, and graphical communication skills
• Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Data analysis and strong analytical skills
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills a plus

Additional Position Information:

• Hours TBD, but candidate must be available and commit to working part-time during weekday business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).
• End Date: (Tentatively) June 30, 2025, or when budget ($5,000.00) is spent (whichever comes first)

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

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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.

Primary Location

Job

Job:

Environmental and Energy

Agency

Agency:

Exec Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Schedule

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift

Shift:

Day

Job Posting

Job Posting:

Jan 6, 2025, 7:03:44 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings:

1

Salary:

34.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Melixza Esenyie - 6176261282

Bargaining Unit: Non

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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