Graphic Design Intern - (Unpaid Internship)

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.

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.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, seeks applicants for a Graphic Design Intern - (Unpaid Internship) to perform the duties listed below on a part-time basis.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Position Information:

Contracted Student Internship:  Graphic Design Intern

Start/End Date: 1/20/2026 - 4/3/2026

Salary Rate:  $0.00 (UNPAID Internship)

Weekly Hours:   15 hours

Number of Openings:  1 position

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.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Senior Designer in creating program logos, flyers, signage and advertisements.

• Work as part of the communications team
• Help design graphic assets.
• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver high-quality products that meet design and brand standards.
• Receive and implement feedback from Senior Designer and/or team leader.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign; Canva.
• Principles of design including: layout, typography, composition.
• Strong attention to detail.

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

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