Resilient Coasts Intern - Fall 2026 - UNPAID

Resilient Coasts Intern - Fall 2026 - UNPAID

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.

This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. EEA's Coastal Zone Management Group is seeking a Fall Intern to join their team! The intern will assist the Office of Coastal Zone Management with the implementation of the Resilient Coasts Initiative.

In this role, the intern will have an opportunity to learn about the Resilient Coasts Initiative and will learn/be part of internal and external stakeholder engagement and collaboration, assist with overseeing resilience policies and projects, and work cross-agency on shared resilience goals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with tracking progress on Resilient Coasts recommended actions.
• Assist in preparing materials for internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in meetings with communities and consultants on resilience projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Good verbal communication skills. Interest in coastal resilience/climate change. Experience with stakeholder engagement is a plus.

Hours per week: 15 hours per week. This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week. Internship duration: 9/21/26 – 12/4/26.