Intern, Government Relations (Part-time)

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.  

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary 

Join Woodwell Climate’s Government Relations Department as an Intern via a collaboration with University of MA Boston and the Barr Foundation. Our Government Relations Department and Risk Program work jointly on an effort to provide climate risk assessments to Massachusetts Gateway Communities . We are seeking at least one University of Massachusetts Boston undergraduate or graduate student this winter - spring 2025 to work 10 hours per week remotely.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Gain practical experience by working on projects and tasks that are policy orientated

• Assist in the writing and editing process of climate change risk assessments for Gateway communities in Massachusetts 

• Network with professionals in field of interest, including mentors, managers and other interns

• Provide written background assessments on the public policy networks in the communities we work in

• Participate in meetings and scoping sessions with the communities we work with, ensuring detailed minutes are recorded and agendas are properly followed

• Assist in the writing and design of one pagers and policy papers summarizing our climate risk work in the communities we work in

• Work 10 hours per week

Must Have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting

• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Self starter and an ability to productive in a remote setting

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)

• Open to receive guidance from experienced professionals and learn new techniques and tools

• Must have access to reliable internet/wifi

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston taking relevant coursework within outlined disciplines or recent graduates welcome to apply

Physical Requirements

In the office:

• Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to communicate

• Ability to kneel, bend, and carry items

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Frequent phone use required

• Ability to use computer

• Repetitive movements

• Air, train, vehicle travel to attend meetings/event

Work Environment

The functions of this role are conducted indoor

Hours of Work

• This role is paid on a salary basis.

• This is a temporary, part-time, internship employees work 10 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek. 

Application review will begin February 27, 2025 

Desired Start Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 (less than 90 days)

Classification and Compensation: This is a part-time, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position, the salary range is the minimum wage, determined on state employee works or comes funded by specific program. Internship is 10 hours/week and will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts - REMOTE

Application Instructions: To apply, please complete the application, attach your resume and cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position in a single PDF to using this link. Please reference your name on your resume/cover letter and the job the internship(s) you are interested in applying for. All resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100 staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work. 

Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell

WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis—from causes to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all of the knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.

The work Woodwell does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and physical abilities.

Woodwell acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change.

We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.