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.
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.
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth 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.
Description:
Park Ranger Mounted Unit - Intern
An internship with the DCR Mounted Park Rangers prepares college students for the field. Whether your career goal is law enforcement, equestrian, or conservation, this internship has a variety of opportunities available to you to strengthen your professional experience.
Interns will learn the many aspects of environmental, equine, and enforcement fields along with the inner workings of a mounted park rangers' duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Observational and introduction to mounted patrol deployments, trainings, programs, ceremonial and special events,
- Introduction to environmental and equine management Studies,
- Statistical/data/report classifying/organizing, up-to-date business card files and reports,
- Grant researching/writing,
- Brochures, flyers, calendars, and unit information updates
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Intermediate Knowledge: Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)
- Basic Knowledge: Comfortable working in/around equines, felines, and other farm animals.
- Per school requirements, to be further discussed with unit.
The position is scheduled for June 2-August 15,2025 at approximately 30 hours/week.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
- Please note that there are no benefits associated with this position beyond earned sick leave, in accordance with state guidelines.
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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Please note that there are no benefits associated with this position beyond earned sick leave, in accordance with state guidelines.
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.