Fellow (Office of Energy Transformation) (part-timetemporary)

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 states 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 departmentssuch as the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity the Department of Energy Resources and the Department of Public Utilitiesas 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 Bachelors 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 and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.