Market Development and Support Division Fellowship

The Market Development and Support Division Fellow will be a part of the team working to support the growth of the Massachusetts clean energy industry and position the Commonwealth as a global leader in clean energy. Market Development and Support initiatives focus on workforce development, sector development and knowledge development in order to accelerate the success of clean energy companies and projects in Massachusetts,.

The Fellow will assist Division staff by performing research and analysis on specific challenges related to the commercialization of emerging energy technologies and/or existing commercial technologies. The Fellow will regularly present research results to the team in the form of summary reports (written and oral). The Fellow will go beyond research and analysis and assemble an implementation plan to solve specific challenges.

Job Activities:

Conduct research on specific topics/issues related to clean energy technology commercialization and reduction of industry market barriers. Research tasks may include stakeholder interviews and surveys, analysis of best practices, and financial modeling. Use results to recommend solutions and create implementation plans.
Participate (with supervisor), as needed, at meetings, roundtables and conferences related to Market Development and Support Division initiatives.
Gain experience and familiarity with clean energy industry commercialization lifecycle and challenges.
Provide analysis of best practices on a national and global basis.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Strong interpersonal and writing skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
Basic knowledge of energy efficiency and renewables
Experience with dealing with the public preferred
Ability to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines
Candidate must be able to occasionally travel in the metropolitan Boston area and, with MassCEC staff, throughout Massachusetts.

Education:

Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy development and implementation—while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth in Massachusetts. MassCEC is the first state agency in the nation dedicated solely to facilitating the development of the clean energy industry. We are led by people who bring knowledge, experience and an entrepreneurial attitude to help clean energy companies take full advantage of all the state’s unique assets, to help accelerate the development of renewable energy generation projects, and to help develop a workforce that is ready to roll up its sleeves to ensure Massachusetts’ place as a national and global clean energy hub.

Join the innovation revolution by applying for one of MassCEC’s 10-week paid Summer Fellowships.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and the position title for which you are applying to employment@masscec.com.