Stream Monitoring Intern - Quabbin Reservoir Watershed - (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.
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.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing 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.
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.
Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for Stream Monitoring Intern, Intern (Unpaid Internship). Dates 1-20-26 to 4-3-26.
We are seeking a motivated Stream Monitoring Intern to join our team for a seasonal internship opportunity. The intern will collaborate closely with the Environmental Quality section of DCR-DWSP, assisting in the installation and maintenance of stream temperature monitoring stations, conducting streamflow measurements, and supporting data. collection and management tasks related to stream and water quality data. Additional opportunities may arise to work on climate data analysis, specifically focusing on relationships between climate and regional hydrology, as well as contribute to other water resource management projects as time and interest allows. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in field monitoring and data management techniques, with the intent to provide the intern with career-building opportunities in environmental monitoring.
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Duties:
• Assist in installing and maintaining stream temperature monitoring stations in the field.
• Conduct field-based streamflow measurements using standard hydrological techniques and equipment.
• Collect and manage stream and water quality data, including data entry, quality control, and analysis.
• Support the maintenance and calibration of field equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze and interpret streamflow and water quality data.
• Compile findings and contribute to the preparation of reports summarizing research outcomes.
• Participate in other water resource management projects as time and interest allow.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, hydrology, ecology, or related disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with R and RStudio (helpful to have a background but not entirely necessary, just be interested in learning to code!).
• Candidate should be prepared to work outdoors under varying environmental conditions and should be comfortable carrying monitoring equipment over short distances (0.25 miles) and over uneven terrain.
Intern may follow a hybrid schedule but in-office vs. telework hours can be determined by the applicant and the supervisor. Internship will include field work in the Quabbin Reservoir Watershed.
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program