Public Relations & Government Affairs Intern

Clean Harbors is seeking a Public Relations & Government Affairs Intern to join our safety-focused team.

This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations.

We are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during Summer 2027!

This internship is an in-person opportunity based at our Norwell, MA headquarters and is not eligible for remote work.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th of 2027.

Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?


* Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!


* Competitive wages


* Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:


* Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;


* Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;


* Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;


* Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

Key Responsibilities


* Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;


* Develop templates, resources, and engagement materials to help facility General Managers strengthen community engagement and communication with local stakeholders;


* Research local community organizations, events, and engagement opportunities to support facility-level outreach strategies and annual planning;


* Create engaging communications and content, including presentations, infographics, videos, and other visual materials, to support public affairs initiatives and community outreach;


* Support government and public affairs projects through research, meeting preparation, content development, and coordination of community engagement activities.

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?


* Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Political Science, Pre-Law, or a related field;


* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to research information and translate findings into clear, engaging content;


* Experience with graphic design or content creation tools, such as PowerPoint, Canva, or similar platforms, with an interest in creating visually engaging materials;


* Strong...