Contracted Student Interns - Environmental Justice Intern (UNPAID)

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 Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for - strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit or contact us at [email protected]. Job Opening: The Department of Conservation and Recreation, seeks applicants for a Environmental Justice Intern - (Unpaid Internship) to perform the following duties: Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. Position Information: Contracted Student Internship: Environmental Justice Intern (EJ) Start/End Date: 6/1/2026 - 8/14/2026 Salary Rate: $0.00 (UNPAID Internship) Weekly Hours: 10 hours Number of Openings: 1 position This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking to hire an intern for the Summer 2026 to work 10 hours per week. The candidate will work with DCR's Senior Director of Environmental Justice to learn about the agency's strategies and identify a project to work on related to environmental justice (EJ), language access, and/or public involvement. Potential projects are not limited to but may include streamlining how DCR offers document translation services and language interpretation services to the public, developing training resources for internal staff, assisting in the update of strategy documents, and tracking EJ related program implementation. Detailed Duties and Responsibilities: * The incumbent will become familiar with DCR's EJ Strategy and attending internal and cross-agency EJ meetings as available. * Taking on responsibility of one project, with guidance from the Senior Director of Environmental Justice, completing agreed up on milestones by the end of the internship. * Assisting with updates and implementation of DCR's language access plan. * Other tasks related to environmental justice and public involvement activities, upon request, time permitting. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with environmental justice principles, issues, or programming, which may include language access services and public engagement, is desired, though not required. * Applicants who are motivated to learn about these topics and contribute to the agency's work within these areas will be prioritized. * Applicants should have good time management skills, be organized, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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. 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. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Conservation & Recreation *Title: *Contracted Student Interns - Environmental Justice Intern (UNPAID) Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 260002LC