Brownfields Intern (Unpaid Internship)

Job Description

Who We Are:

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.

The 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's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxic and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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 Brownfields Intern will support MassDEP's Brownfields Program by helping develop public-facing mapping and storytelling resources. This includes assisting in the creation of an interactive Brownfields in Massachusetts story map, which highlights how Brownfields grants have revitalized communities. The internship also supports updates to MassDEP's Brownfields webpages, improving accessibility, accuracy, and user experience.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in creating an interactive Brownfields story map using GIS and digital storytelling tools.
• Conduct background research and write copy highlighting Brownfields redevelopment success stories.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on Brownfields data and GIS layers.
• Support updates to Brownfields web content on mass.gov.
• Attend Brownfields Roundtables and site visits to gain program and field experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office.
• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies / Policy, or GIS.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate.
• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and apply the regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned activities.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see the Preferred Qualifications section above.

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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250007BD

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-11-08T18:34:18