Top 11 Environmental intern Jobs in Boston, Ma

Environmental Planning Intern
Metropolitan Area Planning Council —Boston, MA
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- US work authorization
- Business
10d
Climate Resilience INTERN (NE Region)
Emerald Cities Collaborative —Boston, MA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
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8d
Lab Operations and Safety Intern
Triple Ring Technologies —Boston, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- In-person
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Sustainable Transportation Planning Intern
City of Cambridge, MA —Cambridge, MA
- $20.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Travel
Intern, Energy & Sustainability
The RMR Group —Newton, MA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- 21 years or older
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Communications and Outreach INTERN (NE Region)
Emerald Cities Collaborative —Boston, MA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
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8d
Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (FALL 2026)
Folia Materials —Waltham, MA
- Full-time
- Internship
- Entry level
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Water Systems Internship
Town of Wellesley —Wellesley, MA
- $22 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
14d
EH&S Winter 2027 Intern
Skanska USA —Waltham, MA
- $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Construction site
- Microsoft Office
23h
Field Botany Conservation Internship
Native Plant Trust —Framingham, MA
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
- Office
Atkinson/Lovejoy and Everett Conservation Internships - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2026
Native Plant Trust —Framingham, MA
- $15 an hour
- Seasonal
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
- Office

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Environmental Planning Intern

Metropolitan Area Planning Council -
Boston, MA

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Part-time | Full-time | Internship
$18 - $23 an hour
10 days ago

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Policy analysis

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Description

The Environment Department at Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is offering an internship for the fall to support environmental and climate resilience projects and other climate-related efforts throughout the MAPC region.

MAPC fosters a supportive learning environment for all staff. Anticipated outcomes from this internship experience include:

Networking opportunities within the planning field

Increased familiarity with climate and environmental planning projects, such as hazard mitigation plans, flood impact assessments, climate action and resilience plans, etc.

Exposure to the range of planning areas represented at MAPC, beyond climate and environmental planning; including public health planning, arts and culture planning, land use and zoning, and more

Exposure to the operations and decision-making processes of local governments

About MAPC:

MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. Our strategic priorities are sustainable development, regional collaboration, and fostering an equitable and resilient region. Our work is guided by our regional plan, MetroCommon2050: Shaping the Region Together. MAPC’s staff includes about 120 full-time employees in downtown Boston in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office.

MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. We encourage all our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC’s planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times.

Interns will be working remotely, and will not be expected to come into the office regularly. Candidates must reside in Massachusetts while they are working remotely.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston. For more information about MAPC or MetroCommon2050, please visit www.mapc.org

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Support MVP Planning 2.0 projects
- Help with the engagement of municipal staff and residents in EJ neighborhoods
Support the development of Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs) for cities and towns in MAPC region, including:
- Conduct research on community profiles, natural hazards, climate data analysis;
- Assist with identifying community stakeholders, conducting outreach, and support notetaking and facilitation of project team and public meetings; and
- Provide writing support for select HMP chapters.
Help organize stakeholder meetings and provide communications and administrative support for other work in the department, including the Accelerating Climate Resilience grant program, Climate Resilience Playbook, and other climate action and resilience planning projects.
Participate in reviewing and drafting memoranda on climate-related policy issues.
Conduct research and assess innovative opportunities for the Environment Department to implement equitable community-based programs in the Greater Boston region.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must be a student studying environmental studies, climate policy, urban planning, natural resources management, emergency management, public policy, architecture, business, communications, or another related field.

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate all or most of the following:

Experience in community engagement, specifically discussing climate hazards and lived experience
Familiarity with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s guidelines for hazard mitigation planning, and Massachusetts’ Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program, as well as related hazard mitigation and adaptation planning efforts;
Familiarity with climate change mitigation and adaptation, current environmental and/or climate-related policies, programs in Massachusetts;
Experience with climate data analysis; and
Strong writing and research skills, WordPress, AirTable, Qualtrics, GIS or graphic design is a plus.

The position will be weekday hours and primarily remote, with optional attendance at regularly scheduled weekly in-person office meetings or attendance at specific evening meetings for projects throughout the region. Candidates must reside in Massachusetts while they are working remotely.

Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic program will be considered for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $18 - $23 per hour, depending on qualifications. We are seeking 15-25 hours per week with flexibility, depending upon skill level and selected students' availability. The intern will be issued an MAPC laptop or computer for the purposes of completing the above work. To qualify as an intern, individuals must be enrolled in an academic program, provide written verification of their status, and agree to a scheduled end date upon hire.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.mapc.org/jobs. The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States.

MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead.

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