Clean Energy Communications Intern | Hybrid in Boston, MA

Overview

Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that seeks to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them. Clean Water Fund provides research, education, organizing, and technical assistance to strengthen grassroots environmental efforts around the country, promoting the public interest on issues related to water, natural resources, health, and a healthy economy.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund work together on selected campaigns and programs. Our Massachusetts Team works to prevent harm to health from toxic chemicals, promote clean energy and climate justice, remove lead and other contaminants from drinking water, and advocate for Zero Waste policies. We center equity in our work to ensure those most impacted have a voice and that campaigns build environmental justice for all.

Come create lasting change with us!

Clean Water Fund is seeking a passionate Clean Energy Communications Intern who will primarily help the Massachusetts team digitally communicate with the public and our members on their Clean Energy and Climate Justice campaign. Their work will center on social media communications, community engagement, and membership engagement. This is a temporary hybrid paid summer internship, based out of our Boston office, with plenty of flexibility, support, and meaningful on-the-ground impact.

• Develop clear, engaging content for websites, blogs, newsletters, and email communications to advance clean energy initiatives in Environmental Justice communities.
• Attend internal and external meetings, document key takeaways, track action items, and contribute to strategic planning and execution of Clean Water Fund’s clean energy outreach goals.
• Conduct clean energy-relevant research including watching interview recordings, transcribing and pulling quotes that can be used for social media.
• Assist in developing outreach materials, fact sheets, and educational resources related to clean energy access and climate justice in Massachusetts.
• Create compelling multimedia and social media content that strengthens public engagement around clean energy advocacy campaigns.
• Support the planning and facilitation of community workshops and webinars focused on clean energy and climate justice.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement efforts, including outreach communications and database management to sustain clean energy campaign momentum.
• Provide cross-team coordination and administrative support for clean energy projects, events, and campaign initiatives.

• Minimum of a High School diploma.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college/university in a relevant field of environment or community development.
• Passion for protecting human health and the environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both in writing and speaking.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals.
• Understanding environmental and climate justice principles is a plus.
• Interest and engagement with other social justice issues is a plus.
• Familiarity with campaign organizing in a variety of racial and socio-economic communities, and/or communications is highly desired.
• Candidates must be able to complete work and communicate virtually through email, Google Docs, and Slack.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Familiarity with CANVA is a plus.

Start Date:

May 25, 2026
End Date:
August 14, 2026

Hybrid preferred; fully remote may be considered. Candidates located within commuting distance of one of our state offices are preferred, with a strong preference for candidates in the Boston area.

States/Regions: Massachusetts

Type of Position: Non-Manager

Job Type: Internship

Compensation: $18.00 an hour (non-exempt) 40 hours a week.

Internal Candidates: Internal candidates should first contact their supervisor.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund value a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds:
We welcome candidates from multicultural and BIPOC communities to apply and contribute to our inclusive work environment.

This internship is paid and complies with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Interns are classified as non-exempt employees and will be compensated for all hours worked, including overtime where applicable.