Municipal Waste Reduction Branch, BAW Intern - UNPAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

10h

About The Position

MassDEP’s Municipal Waste Reduction Branch works to promote recycling, reuse, composting, and the reduction of waste, by implementing grant programs, providing technical assistance, and fostering best practices. This internship will allow an intern to learn about all facets of solid waste management in Massachusetts. The intern will work on outreach and education for the public via our Recycle Smart MA program, and on municipal solid waste and recycling program data and processes through our Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.

Requirements

• NONE

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Google forms, social media platforms, and Canva.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research reuse and repair operations across the Commonwealth.
• Improve and expand listings in the Beyond the Bin Search Directory.
• Research a waste reduction topic of interest and write a newsletter.
• Assist with Recycle Smart MA’s monthly social media editorial planning, ideas, and implementation.
• Assist with updating solid waste reduction branch webpages.
• Analyze recycling and solid waste data to identify impactful waste reduction programs.
• Compile data from diverse sources for publication on mass.gov webpages.
• Write case studies about waste reduction programs across the state.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• A work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees