Real Estate & Placemaking Intern at Massachusetts… · Boston

Summary: The Massachusetts Port Authority is a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. The Real Estate & Placemaking Intern will support Massport’s efforts to strengthen regional economic growth and enhance waterfront neighborhoods through research, project coordination, and community engagement initiatives. Responsibilities: - Support economic development initiatives by conducting research on the blue economy and innovation ecosystem in Greater Boston and gathering data to inform Massport’s decision making - Assist with outreach to potential blue economy and innovation partners - Support pilot projects through precedent research, logistics support, and documentation - Help maintain and update blue economy webpage content and resources including taking photos, gathering talking points and reference materials, and tracking content produced by peer organizations - Assist with project coordination, stakeholder outreach, and preparation of memos, presentations, and other materials for REAM - Supports REAM staff in planning and executing placemaking initiatives in the South Boston Waterfront - Research and track placemaking initiatives by peer institutions throughout Greater Boston to help inform REAM’s planning efforts - Participate in creating and installing signs, setting up tables and chairs, distributing promotional materials, conducting basic surveys, and staffing events (occasional opportunities on weekends) Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university - Strong academic and professional interest in real estate, urban planning, architecture, sustainability, or asset management - Curiosity and eagerness to learn about economic development in the public sector - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment - Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Effective communication and presentation abilities - Ability to work a 37.5-hour work week with occasional opportunities on weekends to support REAM events - Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application - Ability to pass Massport's pre-employment-controlled substance test and background checks Preferred Qualifications: - Experience or coursework related to urban development, permitting and regulatory structures, public-private partnerships, or economic development Required Skills: Urban planning, Economic development Important Skills: Research skills, Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Interest in sustainability, Public-private partnerships, Presentation abilities Benefits: Work/life balance, A supportive and inclusive culture, Opportunities for growth, Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment, Supporting the people and businesses of New England, Achieving results and having positive impact, Being good neighbors in the communities we serve, Protecting the environment