Environmental Justice (EJ) is the equal protection and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits. The EJ program at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) works to ensure that EEA agencies adhere to those principles. The Environmental Justice (EJ) Office is seeking a Community Relations Intern to assist in implementing the office's various projects and initiatives. The Community Relations Intern will attend meetings, draft documents, assist in administrative duties, and work on projects, such as the EJ Organization List and EEA's External EJ Stakeholder Newsletter, as assigned by the Deputy Director. Description of Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Previous experience with working with environmental justice populations and/or community relations programs. 2. Collaborate with Deputy Director to maintain the EJ Organization List. This will require outreach to the general public, community organizations, non-profits, and other relevant groups. 3. Collaborate with Deputy Director to create content for a monthly external EJ Stakeholder Newsletter that will be sent to the EJ Office Stakeholders and EEA staff. 4. Attend meetings with the EJ Office staff as needed. 5. Ability to work evenings as needed. 6. Work collaboratively with staff and various agencies to coordinate and execute community outreach plan. 7. Perform administrative tasks. 8. Assist the EJ Office with other tasks as assigned. Preferred Knowledge and Skills: * Proficiency in a 2nd language preferred but not required. * Experience, sensitivity to, and knowledge of Environmental Justice. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on basic Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Ability to write reports and business correspondence. * Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Experience in group facilitation and making presentations. Hours per week: 10-15 (Monday through Friday) First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see Preferred Qualifications. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.