Contracted Student Interns - Public Health Intern (UNPAID)

Position Information:

Contracted Student Intern:  Public Health Intern

Start/End Date:  9/21/2026 - 12/4/2026

Salary Rate:  $0.00 (UNPAID Student Internship)

Weekly Hours:  15 hours

Number of Openings:  1 position

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 450Start/End Date:  ,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 Public Health Intern (Unpaid Contracted Student Interns) for 2026 Fall Semester to perform the duties listed below on a part-time basis.

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

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.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will work with the DCR Public Health Specialist with administrative and research tasks related to the Agency's state-wide public health protocols, programs and initiatives.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research regional resources for persons experiencing homelessness.

• Create an online library of resources for five (5) parks regions and two (2) watershed regions.

• Sit in on meetings with local organizations, municipalities, and other social service partners.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

1. Public health background preferred. 

2. Interest in working in homelessness, housing, or vulnerable populations. 

3. Ability to curate a library of resources in an easy-to-access understandable man