Emerging Climatetech Fellowship

Position Overview 

The Emerging Climatetech Fellow will be a part of the Emerging Climatetech (ECT) division, working to support the growth of the Massachusetts clean energy economy and position the Commonwealth as a global leader in clean energy and climatetech innovation. The Emerging Climatetech team includes three functional teams: the Technology-to-Market grant program team, the Business Development Support team, and the Investments team. ECT is charged with understanding the market ecosystem for clean energy and climatetech sectors, recognizing and supporting emerging technologies and market opportunities, identifying market trends and barriers, and supporting startup companies’ growth in the Commonwealth. Primary work will fall under the Technology-to-Market team, which oversees a suite of grant programs to help researchers and start-up companies develop and commercialize their clean energy technologies and to help organizations that support early-stage companies (i.e., incubators and accelerators). However, work has the ability span all functions of ECT. The Fellow is an important contributor to the team’s day-to-day operations. 

The Fellow will assist ECT with project tracking and management, communication with internal and external stakeholders, program administration, research and analysis activities, and event planning and logistics. The Fellow will contribute to program team meetings; collect and analyze project metrics; perform background research on technologies, companies, or initiatives; and may present results to the team and/or broader organization. The fellow will support prospecting and outreach to climatetech companies and new industry partners.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the energy and climatetech industry, including identifying market strengths and weaknesses of proposed new technologies; to write about and present research results; and to network with clean energy and climatetech industry stakeholders. 

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

• In-depth overview presentations from division heads; 
• Tech Talks and Brown Bag Presentations; 
• Site visits to incubators, research labs, and testing centers; 
• Attend relevant climatetech conferences; and
• Other industry related events. 

Job Duties 

• Work as part of a team on projects and programs to help promote the commercialization of clean energy technology developed by Massachusetts startups and researchers, primarily focusing on InnovateMass and Business Development initiatives such as the Climatetech Tax Incentive Program, however work may extend to support the entire Emerging Climatetech suite, if need arises.
• Track tasks as part of a project, draft meeting notes and memos, research, data entry, create targeted reports and marketing materials, draft memos and letters, work with others to create graphics and maps, update websites.
• Monitor program inboxes, respond to external and internal inquirers. 
• Review applicant proposals, maintain ownership over program databases and tracking systems, and assist with scheduling meetings and events.
• Review and process awardee invoices, track metrics of awardees and maintain ownership over related databases. 

• Conduct research and analysis on specific topics/issues related to clean energy technology commercialization and reduction of industry market barriers.

• Assist and participate in meetings, roundtables, and conferences with other staff and external parties.
• Lead a series of presentations with external parties that were awarded through MassCEC’s grant programs. 
• Support Business Development efforts including prospecting and outreach to climatetech companies and new industry partners.
• Gain experience and familiarity with clean energy industry commercialization lifecycle and challenges. 
• The Emerging Climatetech Fellow can anticipate splitting their time across the three teams in the following manner:
  • 70%-time supporting Tech-to-Market grant programs for climatetech startups & researchers
  • 30%-time supporting Business Development climatetech companies and industry partners

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.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in international affairs, economics, environmental studies/science, policy, engineering, entrepreneurship, or business.
• Upper-level undergraduate preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong interest in clean energy technology innovation and industry development.
• Basic familiarity with at least one of the following: renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; energy market structure and economics of energy projects; energy policy and regulation.
• Excellent organizational skills, writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and both internally and externally with stakeholders. 

• Comfortable using Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; intermediate experience with Excel preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects within deadlines effectively.
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate where projects and tasks can and/or need to be taken to advance progress.

• Time management skills and keen understanding of prioritization.

Supervision 

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Technology-to-Market Program Manager in close coordination with staff on the team at MassCEC. 

Salary

The fellow will earn $20 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.