DCR - Conservation & Recreation Leadership Fellowship

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.

Description:

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 seven (7) Student Intern – Fellowship contract employment to perform the following duties:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation and in collaboration with Salem State University’s Outdoor & Event Management concentration, is seeking seven dedicated and motivated student applicants from Salem State University, to participate in an 11-week paid internship, the Conservation & Recreation Leadership Fellowship. 

These contracted positions offer a unique opportunity to apply for and to work with a mentor on one of seven projects in the agency, participate in a certified five-day training program for the National Association for Interpretive Services and engage in weekly leadership seminars at various DCR locations. The Fellow has the opportunity to acquire academic credits from Salem State University under the jurisdiction of Dr. KC Bloom, kbloom@salemstate.edu, if the student has completed at least 45 credits, meet minimum GPA and other requirements.

The cover letter should indicate which Fellowship project they are interested and identify the priority if interested in more than one.  They may submit for up to three projects.

Travel is required to participate in the weekly seminar at various DCR properties and for project work.  Projects may have different travel needs.  All positions will include hybrid work opportunities.  Knowledge of data collection methods, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint are essential for all positions, with some additional software or skills identified under each project.  A final presentation will be required for each Fello