General Summary of Position:
The Office of Energy Transformation Fellow will work with the Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation to assist in advancing policies, programs, and initiatives to implement the state’s lead climate and clean energy mandates affordably, equitably and sustainably. The Office of Energy Transformation Fellow will assist in developing the strategic execution of work groups focused on one of four areas, depending on interest and alignment of skill sets, related to the gas-to-electric transition, readying and decarbonizing the electric grid, pursuing alternative mechanisms to finance investments in the electric utility distribution grid, and enabling sustainable economic development. The Office of Energy Transformation Fellow will also help support convening of an Energy Transformation Advisory Board (Advisory Board), comprised of senior level representatives from across the energy ecosystem in Massachusetts, including utilities, environmental justice organizations, policymakers, financial institutions, clean tech, power generators, labor, renewable energy developers, academic institutions, and others. Finally, the Office of Energy Transformation Fellows will support the execution of regional community meetings to share information about the work of the Office of Energy Transformation and elicit feedback and input to incorporate into future efforts.
This position will collaborate with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation, other Office of Energy Transformation Fellows, staff of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Department of Public Utilities, Analysis Group, the Georgetown Climate Center, the Harvard Energy and Environment Law Program, E3, Groundwork Data, and Consensus Building Institute, and other consultants, as needed, members of various stakeholder working groups, and the Energy Transformation Advisory Board, among others. This is a hybrid position with at least one day a week required to be in-person at the Office of Energy Transformation in downtown Boston.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and Analysis
Conduct research and analysis to support decision making among the focus area work groups (FAWGs) on relevant topics. This includes data gathering and analytics on topics related, but not limited to, natural gas distribution system operations and dynamics, electric system operations and dynamics, peaking power plants and combined heat and power plants, utility capital cost recovery mechanisms within and outside of Massachusetts, clean energy technology innovations, economic development, data centers, public health, workforce, tax policy, etc. Summarize data and analytics into easily understandable background documents and presentations.
- Meeting Planning and Support
Directly manage and support stakeholder working group convenings. This includes developing meeting agendas and materials, facilitating small group discussions, taking detailed notes, providing in-person support for set-up and facilitation, and summarizing discussions, outcomes, and next steps.
Also support regional public meetings around the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include coordinating with other EEA departments—such as the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity, the Department of Energy Resources, and the Department of Public Utilities—as well as local partner organizations to secure event space and develop public outreach strategies to ensure a smooth execution of meetings and broader community engagement.
- Stakeholder Outreach Engagement
Directly manage support staff carrying out day-to-day efforts related to operations and programming. Build and maintain community relationships to enrich and diversify local partnerships.
- Collaboration and Peer Support
Attend weekly check-in meetings with other Office of Energy Transformation fellows, monthly meetings with the UMass Lowell CELT team, and other sessions as needed to share progress, raise questions on energy-related topics, and collaborate on solutions to challenges to support peers.
Additional Considerations:
- This fellowship is a 12-month placement starting in January 2026
- Role is approximately 18 hours/week
- Fellowship is open to students currently enrolled in any college or university
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Credits toward a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in sustainability, environmental, engineering, business, finance, sciences, policy, or related field.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently or collaboratively, with a client-services mindset and a diplomatic approach.
- Commitment to learning and growth.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, is resourceful, and consistently delivers tasks and projects on time.
Additional Considerations:
- Demonstrated experience with data management, querying, and spreadsheet development as it pertains to work-related tasks and deadlines, including, for example, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBi and/or other data and metrics management/tracking programs.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing projects and/or programs related to sustainability, energy system operations and management, building operation and management, power plant operations and management, finance, or GIS mapping.
- Demonstrated experience with project management, stakeholder engagement, and event/meeting planning.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.
This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
