Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) Accessibility Intern Winter 2027 - UNPAID
Boston, MA, United States5d ago
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About the role
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
Description:
This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
The Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) Accessibility Intern will assist the Communications Analyst and the Outreach and Policy Analyst with bringing OTA’s web content and digital resources in line with digital accessibility best practices. The Intern will primarily focus on reviewing and editing OTA’s non-HTML web content (for instance, PDF reports or fact sheets) and converting it into HTML web pages using the Mass.gov Drupal interface. The Intern can expect to receive on-the-job digital accessibility training and gain editing experience in a variety of applications. This Internship is intended to fit the experiences and goals of undergraduate-level candidates.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Creating draft web pages in the Mass.gov author interface and coordinating with the Communications Analyst on their review and publication.
Proposing revisions to the content and format of OTA and TURA program informational resources in accordance with state digital accessibility guidance: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/creating-accessible-electronic-documents-and-communications
Implementing accessibility improvements to existing web pages, such as adding alt text to images.
Identifying and flagging outdated content for deletion in collaboration with colleagues.
Developing an internship project plan with supervisor support, completing tasks promptly, and maintaining regular communication with the supervisor, including attending weekly check-in meetings (remote meetings are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines and checklists and to think critically about what a task might require beyond a checklist.
Curiosity, resourcefulness, and good judgment when faced with a new problem.
Experience with a web content management system, such as Drupal, WordPress, or similar platforms.
Strong writing skills.
Experience in or interest in digital accessibility.
Experience with environmental justice, civil rights, community engagement, health or policy communications, or disability advocacy is a plus.
Other relevant information:
- Hours per week: 10 hours per week
- This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week.
- Internship duration: 1/19/27 – 4/30/27
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
Description:
This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
The Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) Accessibility Intern will assist the Communications Analyst and the Outreach and Policy Analyst with bringing OTA’s web content and digital resources in line with digital accessibility best practices. The Intern will primarily focus on reviewing and editing OTA’s non-HTML web content (for instance, PDF reports or fact sheets) and converting it into HTML web pages using the Mass.gov Drupal interface. The Intern can expect to receive on-the-job digital accessibility training and gain editing experience in a variety of applications. This Internship is intended to fit the experiences and goals of undergraduate-level candidates.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Creating draft web pages in the Mass.gov author interface and coordinating with the Communications Analyst on their review and publication.
Proposing revisions to the content and format of OTA and TURA program informational resources in accordance with state digital accessibility guidance: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/creating-accessible-electronic-documents-and-communications
Implementing accessibility improvements to existing web pages, such as adding alt text to images.
Identifying and flagging outdated content for deletion in collaboration with colleagues.
Developing an internship project plan with supervisor support, completing tasks promptly, and maintaining regular communication with the supervisor, including attending weekly check-in meetings (remote meetings are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines and checklists and to think critically about what a task might require beyond a checklist.
Curiosity, resourcefulness, and good judgment when faced with a new problem.
Experience with a web content management system, such as Drupal, WordPress, or similar platforms.
Strong writing skills.
Experience in or interest in digital accessibility.
Experience with environmental justice, civil rights, community engagement, health or policy communications, or disability advocacy is a plus.
Other relevant information:
- Hours per week: 10 hours per week
- This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week.
- Internship duration: 1/19/27 – 4/30/27
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.