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.

Description: Watershed Planning Program (Nonpoint Source Management Section) - Intern

The Watershed Planning Program (WPP) in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is a statewide program with a mission to protect, enhance, and restore the quality and value of the waters of the Commonwealth. Together with other MassDEP programs and state environmental agencies, WPP shares the duty and responsibility to secure the environmental, recreational, and public health benefits of clean water for all people of the Commonwealth.

WPP’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Section coordinates the restoration of waters impaired by NPS pollution and the protection of healthy waters by developing and implementing the Massachusetts NPS Management Plan, which is a five-year planning document. The NPS Management Section manages two federally funded grant programs related to water quality: the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Grant and the CWA Section 319 NPS Implementation Grant.

The NPS Management Section implements initiatives to improve access to the benefits of the NPS Management Plan for all Commonwealth communities and enhance the capacity of Massachusetts communities to respond to long-standing as well as emerging challenges associated with NPS pollution. Additionally, the NPS Management Section continuously seeks to improve the quantity and quality of grant proposals it receives through outreach and capacity building through technical support to potential grant applicants. To further that goal, the NPS Management Section conducts an annual NPS outreach forum for prospective grantees and launched an online GIS-based capacity building tool called INSPIRE (Ideas for Nonpoint Source Projects: Information, Resources, and Examples) to help communities develop new project ideas for competitive grant proposals. The Watershed Planning Program seeks an intern to support the goals of the NPS Management Section and the delivery of high-quality programs and technical support to applicants and grantees.

Responsibilities will include:

Support public outreach and the implementation of the Massachusetts NPS Management Plan (2025-2029). Support planning and facilitation of an NPS Management Symposium in fall 2025. Support development of an NPS grant project success story for submittal to EPA. Update content on the NPS website. Maintain and update the 604(b) and 319 grant databases and GIS data layers. Develop and/or update supporting documentation for the INSPIRE capacity building tool, such as the user guide and instructional videos. Document project development and activities for future reference. Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Highly motivated individuals with good attention to detail.Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.Good written and oral communication skills.Experience with Microsoft Office suite required.Experience with ArcPro and ArcGIS Online preferred.Excellent organizational skills.The ability to meet deadlines.The ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.

A resume and cover letter must be submitted and uploaded as part of the application.

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.

Description: Watershed Planning Program (Nonpoint Source Management Section) - Intern

The Watershed Planning Program (WPP) in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is a statewide program with a mission to protect, enhance, and restore the quality and value of the waters of the Commonwealth. Together with other MassDEP programs and state environmental agencies, WPP shares the duty and responsibility to secure the environmental, recreational, and public health benefits of clean water for all people of the Commonwealth.

WPP’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Section coordinates the restoration of waters impaired by NPS pollution and the protection of healthy waters by developing and implementing the Massachusetts NPS Management Plan, which is a five-year planning document. The NPS Management Section manages two federally funded grant programs related to water quality: the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Grant and the CWA Section 319 NPS Implementation Grant.

The NPS Management Section implements initiatives to improve access to the benefits of the NPS Management Plan for all Commonwealth communities and enhance the capacity of Massachusetts communities to respond to long-standing as well as emerging challenges associated with NPS pollution. Additionally, the NPS Management Section continuously seeks to improve the quantity and quality of grant proposals it receives through outreach and capacity building through technical support to potential grant applicants. To further that goal, the NPS Management Section conducts an annual NPS outreach forum for prospective grantees and launched an online GIS-based capacity building tool called INSPIRE (Ideas for Nonpoint Source Projects: Information, Resources, and Examples) to help communities develop new project ideas for competitive grant proposals. The Watershed Planning Program seeks an intern to support the goals of the NPS Management Section and the delivery of high-quality programs and technical support to applicants and grantees.

Responsibilities will include:

Support public outreach and the implementation of the Massachusetts NPS Management Plan (2025-2029). Support planning and facilitation of an NPS Management Symposium in fall 2025. Support development of an NPS grant project success story for submittal to EPA. Update content on the NPS website. Maintain and update the 604(b) and 319 grant databases and GIS data layers. Develop and/or update supporting documentation for the INSPIRE capacity building tool, such as the user guide and instructional videos. Document project development and activities for future reference. Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Highly motivated individuals with good attention to detail.Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.Good written and oral communication skills.Experience with Microsoft Office suite required.Experience with ArcPro and ArcGIS Online preferred.Excellent organizational skills.The ability to meet deadlines.The ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.

A resume and cover letter must be submitted and uploaded as part of the application.

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

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.

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

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.