Climate Strategies Group Intern (UNPAID)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Boston, MA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

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    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.

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people''s lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state''s wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

    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.

    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.

    Job Description:

    MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Intern - Heating Fuels Reporting. The position is assigned to the Boston office located at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. Under the supervision of an Environmental Analyst within the Bureau of Air and Waste, the Heating Fuels Reporting Intern will provide support to the Climate Strategies Group with a particular focus on supporting the analysis of heating fuels data reported under 310 CMR 7.71: Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

    This regulation requires:

    (1) suppliers of heating fuels to report the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the fuel they deliver to end-use customers, and,

    (2) heating fuel storage facilities to report their monthly fuel shipments. The Heating Fuels Reporting Intern would assist with projects related to data quality and analysis.

    Job Duties:

    • Researching regulated entities and fuels.

    • Working with data reported under 310 CMR 7.71, such as cleaning data, matching datasets, creating charts, and helping to build master lists.

    • Developing and completing a capstone research project related to heating fuels reporting.

    • Testing and reviewing program materials produced for the implementation of 310 CMR 7.7.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Computer skills, including working knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite and virtual meeting platforms, such as Teams.

    • Data analysis experience, particularly using common Excel formulas and PivotTables.

    • Knowledge of and interest in relevant science and technology concepts, including heating fuels and decarbonization strategies.

    • Excellent organization and communication skills.

    • Ability to express ideas clearly orally and in written form.

    Position Information:

    • Contracted Student Intern: Climate Strategies Group Intern (UNPAID) (ID: 260007P8)

    • Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027

    • Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours

    • Number of Openings: 1 position

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    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.

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people''s lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state''s wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

    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.

    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.

    Job Description:

    MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Intern - Heating Fuels Reporting. The position is assigned to the Boston office located at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. Under the supervision of an Environmental Analyst within the Bureau of Air and Waste, the Heating Fuels Reporting Intern will provide support to the Climate Strategies Group with a particular focus on supporting the analysis of heating fuels data reported under 310 CMR 7.71: Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

    This regulation requires:

    (1) suppliers of heating fuels to report the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the fuel they deliver to end-use customers, and,

    (2) heating fuel storage facilities to report their monthly fuel shipments. The Heating Fuels Reporting Intern would assist with projects related to data quality and analysis.

    Job Duties:

    • Researching regulated entities and fuels.

    • Working with data reported under 310 CMR 7.71, such as cleaning data, matching datasets, creating charts, and helping to build master lists.

    • Developing and completing a capstone research project related to heating fuels reporting.

    • Testing and reviewing program materials produced for the implementation of 310 CMR 7.7.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Computer skills, including working knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite and virtual meeting platforms, such as Teams.

    • Data analysis experience, particularly using common Excel formulas and PivotTables.

    • Knowledge of and interest in relevant science and technology concepts, including heating fuels and decarbonization strategies.

    • Excellent organization and communication skills.

    • Ability to express ideas clearly orally and in written form.

    Position Information:

    • Contracted Student Intern: Climate Strategies Group Intern (UNPAID) (ID: 260007P8)

    • Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027

    • Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours

    • Number of Openings: 1 position

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    First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

    Minimum Requirements: NONE

    Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.

    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.

    '',''!*!

    First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

    Minimum Requirements: NONE

    Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.

    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.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    Skills

    • Air Qualityunmatched
    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Cleaningunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Setsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Stewardshipunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched

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