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 - Clean Energy Results Program (CERP), located at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 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.

Position Summary:

Clean Energy Results Program (CERP)

This project will provide coordination and outreach assistance for two CERP priority initiatives - Wastewater Energy Recovery (WWER) Pilot and the Gap Energy Grant program. MassDEP is building from its first educational phase in December of 2023 Wastewater Energy Recovery Summit and will be moving into the implementation phase. This WWER Pilot will provide technical and financial assistance to help jump-start a series of wastewater pilot installations across Massachusetts. The Gap Energy Grant program has provided implementation funding to install energy efficiency and clean energy (e.g., solar photovoltaic, in-line hydropower, geothermal, battery energy storage systems) upgrades at municipal and nonprofit facilities across the state. A new Gap IV grant round of funding is planned to be offered in early 2025.

Wastewater Energy Recovery Pilot:

Organize and develop Excel spreadsheets to track project information: scope of project (i.e., assessment, design, construction; applicant, partners, location, anticipated costs, estimated energy saving, estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions, timelines etc.).Develop an ongoing and updated email list of project contacts.Assist program staff in preparing initial draft contracting paperwork.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Gap IV Energy Grant:

Assist in creating and updated email list and disseminating outreach materials to prospective Gap applicants.Assist in developing an RFR procurement and help with planning for RFR informational sessions.Assist with compiling and tracking project applications and information into an Excel spreadsheet or other grant tacking system.Assist with any other CERP related assignments as needed.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Preferred Qualifications

A junior or senior-level Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science student, or master’s degree candidate pursuing environmental science with interest in learning about Massachusetts’ clean energy efforts with a focus on energy efficiency and clean energy generation.Excellent organizational and concise writing skills.Project administration and implementation skills, including outreach.Advanced knowledge in spreadsheet organization and data management.Experience with creating social media products

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 - Clean Energy Results Program (CERP), located at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 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.

Position Summary:

Clean Energy Results Program (CERP)

This project will provide coordination and outreach assistance for two CERP priority initiatives - Wastewater Energy Recovery (WWER) Pilot and the Gap Energy Grant program. MassDEP is building from its first educational phase in December of 2023 Wastewater Energy Recovery Summit and will be moving into the implementation phase. This WWER Pilot will provide technical and financial assistance to help jump-start a series of wastewater pilot installations across Massachusetts. The Gap Energy Grant program has provided implementation funding to install energy efficiency and clean energy (e.g., solar photovoltaic, in-line hydropower, geothermal, battery energy storage systems) upgrades at municipal and nonprofit facilities across the state. A new Gap IV grant round of funding is planned to be offered in early 2025.

Wastewater Energy Recovery Pilot:

Organize and develop Excel spreadsheets to track project information: scope of project (i.e., assessment, design, construction; applicant, partners, location, anticipated costs, estimated energy saving, estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions, timelines etc.).Develop an ongoing and updated email list of project contacts.Assist program staff in preparing initial draft contracting paperwork.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Gap IV Energy Grant:

Assist in creating and updated email list and disseminating outreach materials to prospective Gap applicants.Assist in developing an RFR procurement and help with planning for RFR informational sessions.Assist with compiling and tracking project applications and information into an Excel spreadsheet or other grant tacking system.Assist with any other CERP related assignments as needed.Assist with social media coverage of project progress.

Preferred Qualifications

A junior or senior-level Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science student, or master’s degree candidate pursuing environmental science with interest in learning about Massachusetts’ clean energy efforts with a focus on energy efficiency and clean energy generation.Excellent organizational and concise writing skills.Project administration and implementation skills, including outreach.Advanced knowledge in spreadsheet organization and data management.Experience with creating social media products

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.

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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.

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.