Who We Are:

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

Who We Are as an Employer:

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

About DOER
The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. As the State Energy Office, DOER is the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER supports the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals as part of a comprehensive Administration-wide response to the threat of climate change. DOER focuses on transitioning our energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving our energy system infrastructure. To meet our objectives, DOER connects and collaborates with energy stakeholders to develop effective policy. DOER implements this policy through planning, regulation, and providing funding. DOER provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities to support their clean energy goals. DOER is committed to transparency and education, supporting the accessible access to energy information and knowledge.

Job Description

DOER is seeking a Legal Intern for the winter and spring of 2025 to gain practical experience and assist in providing legal services, research, and support to DOER staff on local clean energy siting and permitting processes. The Legal Intern will report and work within the Legal Division at DOER and directly support the work of our newly formed Clean Energy Siting Permitting Division. The Clean Energy Siting Permitting Division technical support and assistance to local governments, project proponents, and other stakeholders to support the siting and permitting the small clean energy infrastructure critical to the Commonwealth’s efforts to combat climate change and meet mandated emissions reductions. Through research and other duties, the Legal Intern will play a critical role in assisting the Department the development of rules and regulations for municipalities in the Commonwealth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills, writing skills, and written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain effective working relationshipsDemonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish assigned work objectives to meet a deadlineAbility to read and comprehend statutes and regulationsAbility to conduct independent researchInterest in gaining legal experience in energy and public administration lawIndependent judgment in decision-making and ability to draft and support legal analysis

Other Information

Hours per Week: Part time – 15-20 hours per weekLocation: Hybrid – required to be at the Boston office at lease 1 day per weekHourly Wage: Contracted Student Internship compensation up to $23/hour for College Undergraduate Students and up to $35/hour for Graduate StudentsInternship Duration: February/March through June

Please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked “as relevant” to your application.

Who We Are:

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

Who We Are as an Employer:

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

About DOER
The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. As the State Energy Office, DOER is the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER supports the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals as part of a comprehensive Administration-wide response to the threat of climate change. DOER focuses on transitioning our energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving our energy system infrastructure. To meet our objectives, DOER connects and collaborates with energy stakeholders to develop effective policy. DOER implements this policy through planning, regulation, and providing funding. DOER provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities to support their clean energy goals. DOER is committed to transparency and education, supporting the accessible access to energy information and knowledge.

Job Description

DOER is seeking a Legal Intern for the winter and spring of 2025 to gain practical experience and assist in providing legal services, research, and support to DOER staff on local clean energy siting and permitting processes. The Legal Intern will report and work within the Legal Division at DOER and directly support the work of our newly formed Clean Energy Siting Permitting Division. The Clean Energy Siting Permitting Division technical support and assistance to local governments, project proponents, and other stakeholders to support the siting and permitting the small clean energy infrastructure critical to the Commonwealth’s efforts to combat climate change and meet mandated emissions reductions. Through research and other duties, the Legal Intern will play a critical role in assisting the Department the development of rules and regulations for municipalities in the Commonwealth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills, writing skills, and written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain effective working relationshipsDemonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish assigned work objectives to meet a deadlineAbility to read and comprehend statutes and regulationsAbility to conduct independent researchInterest in gaining legal experience in energy and public administration lawIndependent judgment in decision-making and ability to draft and support legal analysis

Other Information

Hours per Week: Part time – 15-20 hours per weekLocation: Hybrid – required to be at the Boston office at lease 1 day per weekHourly Wage: Contracted Student Internship compensation up to $23/hour for College Undergraduate Students and up to $35/hour for Graduate StudentsInternship Duration: February/March through June

Please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked “as relevant” to your application.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.