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’s Enterprise Information Office (“EIO”) is seeking an intern to advance data analytics initiatives and streamline technical operations for MassDEP Bureaus and Programs. Collaborating closely with EIO’s Power BI experts and managers, the intern will participate in the following high-impact activities.
Job Duties:
Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with MassDEP staff to better understand existing workflows, map data requirements, and define visualization needs.
Dashboard Development: Architect robust data models and engineer interactive Power BI dashboards that transform complex data into clear actionable insights.
Data Optimization: Troubleshoot and refine underlying MassDEP datasets to improve data quality, consistency, and reporting efficiency.
Operational Governance: Co-author and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical MassDEP applications to ensure long-term system continuity.
Community Enablement: Prepare and deliver a technical training presentation for Data Analytics & Reporting WorkGroup (DARWG) to foster knowledge sharing across the agency.
Emerging Technology: Assist with research on emerging technologies like AI that may be integrated into MassDEP’s current data analysis workflows to better assist staff with their job duties and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some knowledge of query writing, basic coding languages, data modeling, power query and DAX.
Experience with data analytics software such as Power BI.
Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
Position Information:
Contracted Student Intern: Enterprise Information Office Intern (UNPAID) (ID: 260007SX)
Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027
Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours
Number of Openings: 1 position
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.
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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.
