Workforce Development Fellow

Position Overview

The Workforce Development Fellow will be a part of a dynamic team working to develop and implement clean energy workforce programs across Massachusetts, serving a variety of different groups and creating high-quality jobs.

The Fellow will manage the day-to-day activities of the award-winning MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program, providing award management support while being the primary point of contact for clean energy business leaders and interested students. In addition to building our network of participating companies, the Fellow will manage internship program enrollment, prepare quantitative data reports as needed, coordinate payments in Fluxx, our CRM software, and perform other critical duties as assigned. The Fellow will also assist the Director and Program Manager by attending stakeholder meetings and career fairs with staff and will assist in the planning of Clean Energy Symposiums for students across Massachusetts. This position is ideally suited towards an individual looking to learn more about the clean energy industry as a whole and possessing a desire to develop a strong network in the clean energy ecosystem.

Additional Job Duties:

• Participate, as needed, at meetings, roundtables and conferences related to workforce development;
• Participate in Career Fairs and events representing MassCEC and its workforce development programs;
• Conduct business development to engage new clean energy companies to participate in the Clean Energy Internship Program, including clean energy companies who are certified as women or minority owned companies;
• Conduct outreach to vocational high schools and community colleges in MA
• Maintain and update the MassCEC webpage and other marketing materials for workforce development programs;

The fellowship program at MassCEC includes various educational and networking opportunities, including:

• In depth overview presentations from division heads;
• Lunch-time Tech Talks and Brown Bag Presentations;
• Guided tour of the Wind Technology Testing Center; and
• Other industry related events.

Position Qualifications

Education:

We welcome applicants from various backgrounds and experience levels for this role. Whether you're a college undergraduate (sophomore or higher) or a graduate student, pursuing a degree in science, environmental studies, business administration, public policy, or any related field, we encourage you to apply. What matters most to us is your passion for clean energy and environmental sustainability, along with a desire to contribute meaningfully to our initiatives.

• Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to write clearly and effectively;
• Good verbal communication skills and interest in customer service;
• Willing to take initiative and work independently as necessary;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to stay organized;
• Ability to work on numerous deadlines;
• Familiarity with workforce development is helpful, but not required;
• Familiarity working in Excel and Microsoft Suite is helpful, but not required;
• Candidate must be able to occasionally travel in the metropolitan Boston area and willing to travel with MassCEC staff to locations outside of Boston.

Supervision

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Program Manager, assisting to manage the internship program, along with other duties as needed relevant to the Workforce Development team at MassCEC

Salary

The fellow will earn $18 per hour and be eligible to work for 40 hours per week.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

Mission

MassCEC’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader while growing the state’s clean energy economy.

Our values

MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.