Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION:
Contracted Internship: DCR Climate Officer Summer 2024 Intern
Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
Start/End Date: 06/03/2024 - 08/16/2024 (11 weeks)
Salary Rate: $21.00 per hour
Number of Openings: 1 position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR's staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.
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Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Climate Office Summer Intern.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern position will support the Department of Conservation Climate Office to address climate-related challenges in the Commonwealth and may work across needs of the Climate office. The Intern will be exposed to a range of projects and duties related to a variety of climate mitigation and adaptation topics, based in part on the intern's interests and the needs of the Climate Office. Topics include energy use and emissions tracking, EV charging infrastructure deployment, solar and air-source heat pump deployment, coastal flood resilience, shade structure deployment, and more. This range of projects and duties may include but is not limited to:
- Creating centralized energy use and emissions tracking platform for DCR Climate Action Team use
- Supporting collection of energy-use data, utility information, and other projects to ensure successful tracking of decarbonization efforts
- Developing internal- and external-facing documents highlighting DCR's decarbonization and climate adaptation efforts and best practices
- Supporting GIS-related projects, including Story Maps on coastal flooding and interactive maps on DCR's decarbonization efforts
- Writing and editing climate office reports
- Compiling and presenting information at internal DCR meetings, such as the Net Zero Working Group
- Supporting DCR equity and environmental justice priorities
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of clean energy and environmental topics
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online
- Ability to write effectively
- Strong communication and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
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.