Offshore Wind Fellow

Position Overview

The Offshore Wind fellow will support MassCEC’s Offshore Wind Program, which advances the responsible development of offshore wind energy to help the Commonwealth meet its climate, clean energy, and economic development goals.  Program activities include convening stakeholders, sponsoring technical and environmental studies and data collection through hiring and management of consultants, supporting workforce development initiatives through grants and technical assistance, identifying supply chain opportunities through grants and direct engagement with companies, advancing offshore wind research through grants and participation in the National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium, and collaboration and coordination with other states on specific initiatives.  The Program focuses on projects to expand the participation of Massachusetts companies, facilities, institutions, and workforce in the offshore wind supply chain.

The fellowship program at MassCEC includes various educational and networking opportunities, including:

• In depth overview presentations from division heads
• Lunch-time Tech Talks and Brown Bag Presentations
• Guided tour of the Wind Technology Testing Center
• Guided tour of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal
• Other industry related events including public meetings, working group meetings, etc.

Job Duties

• Support Program planning, organization, reporting and website updates
• Support and assist with management of the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory, including reviewing and approving company profiles, managing communications and relationships with the software vendor, and conducting outreach to new companies to encourage sign-up in the directory
• Collaborate with the team to draft and format content for MassCEC’s quarterly Offshore Wind Newsletter, social media accounts, blog, and other webpages
• Assist with grant and contract management, through contract drafting, work in MassCEC’s grant management software, documenting and reviewing deliverables, and processing invoices.
• Review and evaluate proposals to competitive solicitations issued by MassCEC.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external meetings and workshops (virtual and/or in-person)
• Attend and represent MassCEC at stakeholder meetings
• Assist with coordinating and managing MassCEC’s Offshore Wind Workforce Community of Practice
• Background research, industry tracking, and other duties and tasks that may arise

Position Qualifications

Education:

We welcome applicants from various backgrounds and experience levels for this role. Whether you're a college undergraduate (sophomore or higher) or a graduate student, pursuing a degree in science, environmental studies, business administration, public policy, or any related field, we encourage you to apply. What matters most to us is your passion for clean energy and environmental sustainability, along with a desire to contribute meaningfully to our initiatives.

• The candidate will be enrolled in a college undergraduate program as a sophomore, junior, senior, or higher, preferably majoring in science, engineering, environmental studies, business administration, public policy, or marine affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The candidate will demonstrate strong multi-disciplinary skills and interests, including:

• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Interest in clean energy issues
• Ability to quickly learn about new technologies and markets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint; ability to quickly learn to use new databases and software applications
• Ability to document findings in memos or presentations
• Strong work ethic, collaborative attitude, and willingness to take initiative

Supervision

The fellow will work under the supervision of the managers of the Offshore Wind program.

Salary

The fellow will earn $18 per hour and be eligible to work for 40 hours per week.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state. 

Mission

MassCEC’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader while growing the state’s clean energy economy.

Our values

MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.