Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 4 hours ago
Environmental Justice & Toxics Use Reduction Intern
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$34/hr - $34/hrThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the state's environmental resources through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). They are seeking an Environmental Justice & Toxics Use Reduction Intern to assist in developing outreach strategies and content aimed at environmental justice populations and businesses, enhancing the visibility of the Office of Technical Assistance's (OTA) services.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Build on existing foundational work and content to implement an Environmental Justice landing page on OTA’s website for TURA program information relevant to environmental justice populations. Activities will include working with OTA staff to finalize written content and visuals and preparing maps and tools in GIS
Assist with implementing outreach strategies for engaging with different environmental justice stakeholders and businesses. The ultimate goal of the strategy is increasing referrals for OTA site visits and technical assistance to businesses located near environmental justice populations and/or vulnerable to climate change and severe weather events. Work will be aligned with OTA’s Key Agency Actions for Environmental Justice and OTA’s Chemical Safety and Climate Change Resiliency Program
Identify outreach opportunities for OTA to market its services statewide to environmental justice organizations, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, and municipal agencies to increase visibility and referrals for OTA's programs and technical services
Communicate findings and make recommendations to OTA staff throughout the process and at the end of the internship. Activities include: Making presentations to OTA and TURA program staff, Assist with development and dissemination of written outreach materials, Assist with GIS maintenance, Identify resources that will help OTA better serve and partner with environmental justice organizations and populations, Participate with OTA staff in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities Workgroup
Qualification
Preferred
ArcGIS experience required
Interest in pollution prevention in the Manufacturing Sector
Work independently and be accountable to deadlines in regular communication with supervisor
Strong research, writing, and graphical communication skills
Facility with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Data analysis and analytical skills
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills a plus
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.
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
Founded in 1788
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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