Remote Environmental Planning Intern - Climate Resilience

MAPC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MAPC laptop provided

Paid internship

Remote work

Job summary

MAPC is offering a fall internship in the Environment Department to support environmental and climate resilience projects throughout the MAPC region. Interns will gain exposure to hazard mitigation planning, climate action, and related fields while working remotely and residing in Massachusetts.

The internship emphasizes professional development, collaboration with municipal staff, and opportunities to contribute to equity-focused climate initiatives within Greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an academic program in environmental studies, climate policy, urban planning or related field.
• Experience in community engagement focused on climate hazards.
• Familiarity with FEMA MVP and hazard mitigation planning.
• Strong writing and research skills; GIS/WordPress/Qualtrics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support MVP Planning 2.0 projects and engage municipal staff and residents.
• Assist development of Hazard Mitigation Plans for MAPC region.
• Organize stakeholder meetings and provide communications support for climate projects.
• Draft memoranda on climate-related policy issues.
• Research innovative opportunities for equitable community-based climate programs.

Skills

Community engagement

Climate data analysis

Writing and research skills

Public policy knowledge

Education

Environmental studies

Climate policy

Urban planning

Tools

WordPress

AirTable

Qualtrics

GIS

Job description

MAPC is offering a fall internship in the Environment Department to support environmental and climate resilience projects throughout the MAPC region. Interns will gain exposure to hazard mitigation planning, climate action, and related fields while working remotely and residing in Massachusetts.

The internship emphasizes professional development, collaboration with municipal staff, and opportunities to contribute to equity-focused climate initiatives within Greater Boston.