Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) - Site Management 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.

This internship is designed to support MassDEP's Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) ongoing Brownfields efforts with a focus on the Western Massachusetts Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities. The objective of the Brownfield Project is to identify and inventory all pertinent characteristics of underutilized properties that may be candidates for environmental assessment and/or remediation and eligible for State or Federal funding as potential areas for economic growth and development. By identifying these properties and creating an inventory, municipalities and developers can potentially bundle assessment efforts in specific towns or neighborhoods with the greatest need and possibilities for redevelopment.

The Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) - Site Management Intern will assist in updating the Western Regional Office (WERO) Brownfields Inventory by researching and compiling information on underutilized or potentially contaminated properties. This project supports community redevelopment and environmental justice efforts across the region.

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

• Research and collect site information from MassDEP records, municipal files, online sources, and field inspections.
• Use GIS mapping to document and analyze Brownfield sites.
• Coordinate with municipal staff to verify and supplement site data.
• Compile findings into a detailed report or spreadsheet with site descriptions and photographs.
• Support efforts to identify funding opportunities for site assessment and remediation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mass Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to collect information and concisely summarize it.
• Familiarity with Word, Windows, MS Access, Microsoft Teams, and Excel applications.
• Knowledge of GIS.

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.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

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): Springfield, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250007B7

Employment Type: INTERN

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