PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERN - SUMMER 2024
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERN - SUMMER 2024
The Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national non-profit organization that partners with labor unions, community organizations, social justice advocates, development intermediaries, research and technical assistance providers, and socially responsible businesses dedicated to building high road – sustainable, just and inclusive – regional economies. ECC envisions a future in which American cities are the greenest and most equitable in the world, leading the way to head off global climate change while creating a vital new economic sector with low-income and communities of color as central actors and beneficiaries in this new economy. Visit our website for more information: http://www.emeraldcities.org/
The Program Management Intern (Intern) is a summer internship position based in Massachusetts. In this role, you would be part of a diverse program implementation team. You will report to an Economic Inclusion Manager and collaborate closely with other program managers at ECC. The role will be responsible for providing critical programmatic support, engaging in partnership development, and performing relevant research for ECC’s E-Contractor Academy (ECA). ECA is a contractor accelerator program for minority- and women-owned construction businesses. The Intern will also provide strategic support, as needed, for existing projects focused on workforce development, clean energy career awareness, and communications.
Location: Greater Boston, MA (Telework)
Job Type: Internship, seasonal
Hourly Wage: $18-24 depending on experience
Commitment: Up to 40 hours per week
Economic Inclusion
● Support the Economic Inclusion Manager in the logistical planning and implementing of ECA, which may include, but not restricted to, participant outreach and recruitment, logistical support in meetings with stakeholders and partners, and training evaluation
● Perform needs assessment of MWBE (minority-, women-owned business enterprises)
● Research small business accelerator programs in Massachusetts and create a matrix that outlines key aspects of the various programs
● Support the economic inclusion team on researching and collecting information on potential employer relationships in the clean energy industry
● Support in workforce development initiatives aimed to raise clean energy career awareness and employer engagement
● Collect testimonials and program feedback from past E-Contractor Academy program participants
● Create branded program recruitment materials (e.g., email recruiting templates, recruitment video, etc.) for use in upcoming contractor accelerator programming
● Create quarterly ECA newsletter and, if needed, other communications to send to ECC Northeast allies, partners, and alumnae
● Undergraduate Junior/Senior, recent graduate, or current graduate student studying environmental science, policy, sustainability, community development, communications, business, or related field.
● Skilled in communications/marketing to diverse communities and stakeholders.
● Experience using Google and/or Microsoft Suite applications.
● Proficiency at or desire to learn Salesforce CRM.
● Strategic and task oriented.
● Strong writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills.
● Ability to multitask, be organized, and flexible.
● Strong commitment to advancing racial, gender and social equity.
● Access to reliable internet.
● Able to occasionally travel into Boston.
We are seeking candidates through the MassCEC Clean Energy Internship program. Please check eligibility to participate in the program here: https://www.masscec.com/clean-energy-internships-students.
Candidates must complete the Indeed application, then send a resume, brief statement or cover letter detailing their interest in the position, interest in climate policy, civic engagement, economic development, clean energy, and/or sustainability work, and any relevant skills or experience to northeast@emeraldcities.org. Subject line should read “Program Management Intern” – [Your Name].
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, are encouraged to apply.
Emerald Cities Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you eligible for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108