Policy and Advocacy Intern

Position Title: Policy and Advocacy Intern

Eligible Class Year: Sophomores & Juniors                                

Format: Hybrid position—mostly remote but may occasionally join the in-person Policy & Advocacy team meetings at the Lincoln HQ office, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA which is accessible from the commuter rail.

 

Duration: Summer 2023 for 8-10 weeks (300 hours), specific start and end dates are flexible between May 15 and Sept. 1, 2023.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, however applicants from Wellesley College may apply for summer funding through the Grants for Student-Identified Internship program (application period February 1 to March 1).

 

Mass Audubon protects the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife by serving as a leader and a catalyst for conservation, by acting directly to protect the nature of MA and by stimulating individual and institutional action through conservation, education, and advocacy. It is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their advocacy legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change.

 

Mass Audubon is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just organization and to providing greater access to nature for everyone. Mass Audubon Policy and Advocacy Interns will have the opportunity to help tackle some of the most pressing environmental concerns of our time while working alongside a passionate and dedicated team of professionals. 

   

Mass Audubon recently launched our Action Agenda, a five-year plan to address the rapid loss of wildlife habitat, inequitable access to nature, and the threat of climate change. Meeting the existential challenges presented by climate change calls for urgent public policies and programs capable of delivering system-level change. The Policy and Advocacy Intern will be part of our Policy & Advocacy team and will work to build a new network of climate grassroots advocates, deploy strategic campaigns targeting policies to meet Massachusetts ambitious climate targets, and conduct thought leadership on key research questions related to our policy goals. This Intern is committed to protecting the nature of Massachusetts and desires to learn how Mass Audubon develops and implements advocacy that advances policy priorities and advocacy strategies.

 

Position Description:

The Policy and Advocacy Intern will engage in a variety of activities and tactics in support of our policy goals and objectives. This intern will report the Community Organizer by assisting with:

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications: 

 

 

Email a cover letter and resume to Heather Packard, Mass Audubon’s Community Organizer at climatechampions@massaudubon.org. 

 

Applicants from Wellesley College must apply to the Grants for Student-Identified Internships Program by March 1 to be considered for summer funding. Please see the Grants Program Application Guide for more information. Questions about the Grants Program may be directed to internships@wellesley.edu.