*Who We Are:* The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes and the preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources. *Who We Serve:* Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity. *Job Opening:* The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, seeks applicants for the position of Contracted Student Intern – Bureau of Air and Waste - Solid Waste - Commercial Waste Reductions to perform the following duties: Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application. Time period of employment is from January 2025 - May 2025. *Bureau of Air and Waste - Solid Waste - Commercial Waste Reduction* The intern will be working with the Commercial Waste Reduction branch at an exciting time. Since its inception in 2016, the Recycling Business Development grant (RBDG) (Apply for a Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant | Mass.gov) has successfully awarded numerous grant applications, equating to $6.5 million. The grantees were required to submit final reports based on the completion of grant funded projects. The internship duties are to review and analyze the final reports, and prepare a RBDG Program Evaluation report focusing on job creation, tonnage increase, project accomplishments and failures, and growth since the projects were completed etc. We are also looking to spotlight recycling grant and loan recipients and would like to develop case studies of successful recycling ventures and present this in Recycling Market Development workgroup meetings. *Preferred Qualifications* * Basic knowledge of Massachusetts Solid Waste Master Plan (available on our website), which highlights the various regulatory and policy initiatives referenced above. * Ability to communicate confidently and effectively. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software. * Basic understanding of RBDG program (available in our website). *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* Please see above for 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:** **Contractor* **Organization:** **Department of Environmental Protection* **Title:** *Contracted Student Interns* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street* **Requisition ID:** *24000856*