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.
Clean Water Fund is seeking a passionate and motivated Energy Efficiency Outreach Intern to join our Massachusetts team. In this role, you will help bring energy efficiency programs and opportunities to communities where we run active campaigns, primarily in Attleboro and Taunton. This is a paid, hybrid position with occasional in-person community events each month. This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental outreach, campaign organizing, and community engagement.
About the Energy Efficiency Outreach Internship
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Energy Efficiency Outreach Intern to join our Massachusetts team, where you will help bring energy efficiency programs and opportunities to communities where we run active campaigns, primarily in Attleboro and Taunton. This is a paid, hybrid position with occasional in-person community events each month.
You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to environmental justice and sustainability, making a tangible difference in communities while building your skills in environmental outreach, campaign organizing, and community engagement. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, work alongside passionate advocates, and develop valuable professional connections that will serve you well in your future career in environmental or nonprofit work.
Responsibilities:
• Writing content for website articles, blog posts, email communications, etc.
• Assisting with the outreach to renters and landlords in Environmental Justice communities regarding energy efficiency.
• Attending meetings on behalf of organizers, taking notes, and reporting on next steps.
• Attending internal and external meetings, taking notes, and reporting on next steps. Collaborate with team members to plan and execute energy efficiency outreach goals.
• Attending events as able (Virtual with the possibility of some in person)
• Assisting in putting together campaign materials and research.
• Coordinating with staff on projects and events related to our environmental health and climate justice campaigns
• Assisting in development and presentation of webinars.
• Creating captivating and informative content for sharing on social media. This includes website articles, blog posts, designing posts and other multimedia content that centers Clean Water’s energy efficiency outreach goals, etc.
• Assisting the climate justice team in designing and conducting/facilitating energy efficiency workshops.
• Social media outreach interfacing with our different ongoing campaigns.
• Conducting outreach and managing ongoing engagement of volunteer database
• Administrative and other tasks as needed.
• 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 interest in energy justice and energy efficiency work
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both in writing and speaking.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals
• Strong understanding of environmental 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.
• Able to commute to and from our office and attend in-person events or field activities, as required.
• Reliable access to transportation (public transit, rideshare, personal vehicle, etc.) to travel to office or off-site locations.
Schedule: Work will generally take place from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional assignments being done in the evenings or weekends. The internship opportunity will begin on October 20, 2025, and end December 12, 2025.
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Internal candidates should speak with their supervisor first before submitting an application.
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 and will be compensated for all hours worked, including overtime where applicable.