Climate Studies Internship

MASARY Studios seeks an individual with a passion for ecology, a strong interest in the arts, and an emerging expertise in carbon auditing to join our team for a unique internship opportunity.

Our studio is embarking on a project-specific public artwork at the scale of urban infrastructure in the Boston region. A major part of this project will be specific, targeted research, auditing and consideration of novel net-zero strategies. It is part of the artwork, and also part of what we are dedicated to do more broadly.

We are seeking a motivated Climate Studies Intern to support our carbon impact auditing efforts. The intern will focus on analyzing, measuring, and reporting carbon emissions associated with both the embedded and operational activities of this specific project. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in carbon auditing, carbon trading, and net-zero implementation strategies.

This position will be a temporary, part-time 10 hours / week position with the title of Climate-Studies Intern. The intern will work with the project team, including outside experts and report to studio principal Ryan Edwards.

Detailed information about this project will be provided to candidates at the interview stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of carbon impact, including both embedded and operational emissions.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to carbon footprints.
• Support audits and evaluations of sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of carbon offset and reduction strategies.
• Stay up to date with relevant carbon trading markets and regulatory policies.
• Collaborate with project partners to propose novel carbon-offset strategies

Terms and Compensation

Duration: 10hrs/week for 10-12 weeks, beginning in May or June. Schedule is to be determined together during the hiring process.

Schedule & Workspace: MASARY will provide a workspace and access to the studio. The candidate should provide their own laptop computer. Flexible hybrid schedule developed with the studio team.

MASARY is an Equal Opportunity Employer; our business does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations; we seek individuals who will expand the abilities, backgrounds, and lived experiences of our dynamic studio.

Transportation / Accessibility

Our studio is located at the Midway Artist Building in Fort Point at 15 Channel Center St, #105. It is near ample public transportation and street-parking for private vehicles. Our studio is located on the first floor, up a half flight of stairs – there is a lift. If you need accommodations or have questions, please reach out.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of carbon capture, carbon trading, and net-zero strategies.
• Experience with sustainability audits, carbon accounting methodologies, or lifecycle assessments is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and climate action.

Candidate should possess:

• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent listening skills and empathy
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Have their own laptop for use at the studio and at home (all software, access, etc. will be provided).
• Efficient time management, file organization, and communication skills
• A basic understanding of Google G-Suite.
• Be Boston-area based
• Have flexibility to shift working hours to accommodate schedule changes and project needs.