About the role
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWho We Are:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people%27s lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state%27s wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWho We Are as an Employer:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EJob Description:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThis internship supports MassDEP’s Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) Site Management Section by advancing initiatives related to Brownfields identification, PFAS system support, and compliance assistance. The role focuses on researching and organizing environmental data, contributing to GIS and database development, and assisting with fieldwork to improve site tracking, community engagement, and environmental health outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EJob Duties:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EResearch and compile data to identify and document Brownfields sites across Western Massachusetts, with emphasis on underserved communities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDevelop and maintain a comprehensive, searchable inventory of sites, including property details, environmental conditions, and historical use.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ESupport the creation of GIS map layers and internal databases for Brownfields tracking.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssist with PFAS initiatives by developing homeowner information binders for point-of-entry treatment systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EParticipate in field visits to document PFAS system components through photos and videos.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ESummarize data and provide maintenance guidance for PFAS treatment systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EUpdate and verify contact information for sites with oil or hazardous material releases under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EConduct file reviews, research, and data collection using MassDEP records and external sources.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECommunicate with municipalities and coordinate with database managers to support project goals.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPrepare site descriptions, photographs, and summary reports.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssist with additional research, mapping, and cross-team support as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAble to work independently.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAble to collect information and concisely summarize it.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFamiliarity with Word, Windows, MS Access, Microsoft Teams, and Excel applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ESome knowledge of GIS.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EYour Interests/Major may include but not limited to: Natural Resources/Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Information Technology, Environmental Planning, General Science, Geology, General Studies, GIS, Geography, Plant and Soil, Soil Science, Chemistry, and/or Public Health.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EPosition Information:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EContracted Student Intern: MassDEP BWSC Site Management Section Intern%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EStart/End Date: 6/15/2026 - 10/16/2026%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWeekly Hours: 22.5 hours%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ENumber of Openings: 1 position%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EA cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications - External%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFirst consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Requirements:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3ENONE%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EPlease see the Preferred Qualifications above.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:17px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#388557;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EComprehensive Benefits%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:17px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#14558f;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:start;%22%3EWhen 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#14558f;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:start;%22%3EWant the specifics?%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#3498db;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:start;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:#0563c1;%22 href=%22https://www.mass.gov/commonwealth-employee-benefits-and-rewards%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0563c1;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:start;%22%3E%3Cu%3EExplore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3EThe 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. %26nbsp;Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)%26nbsp;may self-select out of opportunities if they don%27t meet 100% of the job requirements. %26nbsp;We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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