Position Overview

MassCEC is looking for a talented student interested in marketing, communications, web design, business or journalism to help produce and manage MassCEC’s content in traditional media, email campaigns, social media, and on our website. The intern will be a member of MassCEC’s fast-paced Communications team.

You'll assist our Communications and Marketing Team by managing our internal content and events calendar. You’ll support initiatives such as digital engagement with consumers and businesses, Canva and Adobe design projects, and program promotion. You’ll also edit and publish blog posts and success stories, prepare for MassCEC’s presence at public events and conferences, and support strategic communications projects. You may work on elements of our consumer-facing Clean Energy Lives Here campaign.

You should be available to work from our office in Boston at least one day per week. You'll regularly collaborate with MassCEC staff members who are in the office or working from home. The ideal candidate should be organized, have a strong sense of storytelling and be able to work with MassCEC staff to identify outcomes from our programs that would make great stories. Team projects include writing for the web, drafting press releases, drafting and posting social media, and event planning encompassing correspondence with partner organizations.

The candidate is encouraged to share a small portfolio or a writing sample. This can include a paper and/or school coursework – you should not create something new, just send us a piece you’ve already written.

The internship program at MassCEC includes various educational and networking opportunities, including:

• Lunch-time Tech Talks and Brown Bag Presentations;
• Guided tour of the State House;
• Guided tour of the Wind Technology Testing Center; and
• Industry conferences and events.

Position Qualifications

Education:

We welcome applicants from various backgrounds and experience levels for this role. Whether you're a college undergraduate (sophomore or higher) or a graduate student, pursuing a degree in science, environmental studies, business administration, public policy, or any related field, we encourage you to apply. What matters most to us is your passion for clean energy and environmental sustainability, along with a desire to contribute meaningfully to our initiatives.

• Pursuing or have earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, digital arts, communications or a related field. Student with previous co-op or corporate office experience preferred.
• Some coursework in Environmental Science a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communications skills,
• Strong project management skills,
• Strong organizational skills,
• Strong attention to detail,
• Experience with communications and marketing through various types of social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X,
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Power Point and Word,
• Familiarity with MailChimp, Canva, and website content management systems a plus,
• Experience with photography and multimedia or video production a plus,
• Interest in public affairs, public policy, environmental/energy issues and/or politics/government a plus,
• Ability to work on deadline in a fast-paced environment and
• Willingness to travel to events in Massachusetts and write associated social media posts (transportation provided by MassCEC).

Supervision

The intern will work under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications and Director of Marketing.

Salary

The intern will earn $18 per hour and be eligible to work for 40 hours per week.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), as a quasi-public entity, plays a critical role in fostering the success of our state’s clean energy sector. MassCEC actively supports the Healey Administration’s commitment to addressing Massachusetts’ energy challenges, maintaining national leadership in clean energy, and meeting the requirements of the Global Warming Solutions Act.

MassCEC undertakes targeted programmatic initiatives to accelerate cost reductions in clean energy, helps consumers diversify their energy choices and address evolving energy needs, leverages public and private funds to drive investment into this rapidly-growing sector, builds the clean energy workforce, and scales-up renewable energy deployment across the state.