Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA) Data & Process Optimization Intern

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.

Job Description:

The MEPA Data & Process Optimization Intern will support efforts to streamline completeness review and data tracking processes, advanced Excel techniques and AI tools (as available). The intern will assist in improving the population and organization of multiple spreadsheets using information from online and PDF application materials. This position offers hands-on experience with environmental regulatory processes and the use of data systems to support environmental justice and environmental policy implementation.

Job Duties:

• Learn the requirements of various MEPA filing processes.
• Transfer and reconcile data between application forms, supporting materials, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Assist in organizing, structuring, and standardizing datasets to improve workflow efficiency.
• Utilize Excel and AI tools to automate and streamline data entry and tracking processes.
• Assist in compiling tabulating MEPA project information to test emerging environmental data tools.
• Collaborate with the MEPA Environmental Justice Liaison to analyze trends and summarize findings to help inform updates to Environmental Justice protocols and policies.
• Support the MEPA team in achieving data management and process optimization goals.
• Gain exposure to the MEPA review process and the role of data in advancing environmental policy objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in environmental policy, public policy, data analytics, environmental science, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data validation, data cleaning).
• Background or coursework in data analysis.
• Interest in environmental policy and regulatory processes.

Position Information:

Contracted Student Intern: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA) Data & Process Optimization Intern
Start/End Date: 6/1/2026 - 8/14/2026
Salary Rate: $21.00
Weekly Hours: 25 hours
Number of Openings: 1 position

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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-260002MM

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-04-08T18:51:04