Community Climate Bank Intern

Title:  Community Climate Bank Intern

Organization:  MassHousing

Location:  One Beacon Street, Boston, MA  02108

Posting Closes:  Close of Business on 1/27/2026

Website:  https://www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people.  A bold mission for an innovative agency.  Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans.  Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.  

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Community Climate Bank Intern to help support its growing Massachusetts Community Climate Bank (MCCB) team. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey created the MCCB in June 2023, as the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. The intern will be able to support with desk research on national green banks, efforts of the MCCB department to source philanthropic funds and learn how green banks intersect with Low-and-Moderate Income (LMI) homeowners.

The Community Climate Bank Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Become involved and provide support for the Energy Saver Home Loan Program (ESHLP)
• Conduct data analysis on scope of work measures; performing both qualitative and quantitative analysis on customer survey results
• Take on a contributing role by creating effective meeting minutes during ESHLP internal and external meetings
• Create short memos and present 1-2 report(s) over the course of the internship
• Update the MCCB glossary as needed
• Perform research and writing related tasks
• Attend any related MCCB event(s) over the course of internship

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026.  Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience.  The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week. 

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Community Climate Bank Intern will:

• Have interest in environmental science, community development, or related field
• Hold other qualifications or interests that may include finance, data analysis, marketing, management, engineering (although the work may not be directly engineering related), sociology, anthropology
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Have training or experience with urban planning, affordable housing design /development, real estate finance, climate policy, clean energy, and/or public health
• Interest in affordable housing or real estate

Essential Characteristics:

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion. 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.