MassDEP BWSC Site Management Section Intern - UNPAID

Job Description

MassDEP BWSC Site Management Section Intern (unpaid) supports initiatives related to Brownfields identification, PFAS system support, and compliance assistance. The role focuses on researching and organizing environmental data, contributing to GIS and database development, and assisting with fieldwork to improve site tracking, community engagement, and environmental health outcomes.

• Research and compile data to identify and document Brownfields sites across Western Massachusetts, with emphasis on underserved communities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, searchable inventory of sites, including property details, environmental conditions, and historical use.
• Support the creation of GIS map layers and internal databases for Brownfields tracking.
• Assist with PFAS initiatives by developing homeowner information binders for point‑of‑entry treatment systems.
• Participate in field visits to document PFAS system components through photos and videos.
• Summarize data and provide maintenance guidance for PFAS treatment systems.
• Update and verify contact information for sites with oil or hazardous material releases under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
• Conduct file reviews, research, and data collection using MassDEP records and external sources.
• Communicate with municipalities and coordinate with database managers to support project goals.
• Prepare site descriptions, photographs, and summary reports.
• Assist with additional research, mapping, and cross‑team support as needed.

• Able to work independently.
• Able to collect information and concisely summarize it.
• Familiarity with Word, Windows, MS Access, Microsoft Teams, and Excel applications.
• Some knowledge of GIS.
• Major or interests may include Natural Resources/Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Information Technology, Environmental Planning, General Science, Geology, General Studies, GIS, Geography, Plant and Soil, Soil Science, Chemistry, and/or Public Health.

• This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
• Contracted Student Intern:
  MassDEP BWSC Site Management Section Intern – Start/End Date: 6/15/2026 - 10/16/2026 – Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  22.5 hours – Number of Openings: 1.

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.