Winter Environmental Justice Intern (Unpaid)
About The Position
The Environmental Justice Intern will support the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Environmental Justice Team in implementing the EJ Strategy. Projects will focus on farmer support, community engagement, language access, and land access to help ensure meaningful access to MDAR programs and services. The internship offers experience in outreach support, language access, and developing public-facing materials. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources cultivates a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promotes a safe and resilient food system, and preserves a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs works to protect and enhance the state’s environmental resources and advance a clean energy future for all residents, including through its commitment to environmental justice.
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to varied audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to research, analyze, organize, and present information clearly, engagingly, and accessibly 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, and 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 through 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 multilingual workshop and event materials.
- Collaborate with MDAR’s EJ Outreach Coordinator to create materials highlighting the diversity of Massachusetts farmers, food systems, agricultural practices, and Environmental Justice initiatives.
- Support land access research 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.
Benefits
- The employer describes a comprehensive suite of employee benefits and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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