Environmental Justice Intern - Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
About The Position
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. 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. 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. 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 communication 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.
Nice To Haves
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Environmental Justice principles.
- Experience with Microsoft suite of applications.
- Ability to read, understand, and relay relevant information in an engaging and easy to navigate and understand manner to agency staff and key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assist with organizing, updating, and cleaning EJ Team spreadsheets and databases related to community partners, stakeholders, multicultural media and food businesses.
- Provide outreach support by helping contact local businesses to gauge interest in sourcing culturally relevant local produce directly from Massachusetts farmers (with guidance and clear scripts/templates).
- Provide logistical support for MDAR outreach during summer cultural events like the annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival.
- Develop program materials with guidance and direction from MDAR’s Environmental Justice Team such as language access and digital literacy materials.
- Support creation of an "MDAR 101" presentation and assist with multilingual support.
- Support development of grant program inventories and public-facing information.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
