Service Forestry Intern - Forestry Division - (Unpaid Internship)

State of Massachusetts•West Boylston, MA

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About The Position

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. â¯â¯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. 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 commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing 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.â¯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. This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for Service Forestry Intern (Unpaid Internship) to support the Service Forestry Program for a period of 6-8 weeks during the Winter 2026 season. Dates 1-4-26 to 4-4-26. Also known as Private Lands Forestry, the program provides education, information, support and technical expertise to landowners and municipalities throughout the Commonwealth so owners can make informed decisions about their forested properties. The intern would support the duties of the office staff in tasks including but not limited to: filing; scanning CH 132 and CH 61 into electronic files for a historical data project; assisting with cataloguing educational materials and updating spreadsheets with current inventory. Opportunities to attend outreach events, workshops, and do field site visits with a Service Forester will be encouraged when schedule allows. Office vs Field hours will be 2:1 ratio. MA DCR is an organization committed to diversity. This internship program pays particular attention to groups underrepresented in the natural resources workforce including but not limited to: African American/Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, and people that identify as LGBTQ or with disabilities. Members of the Environmental Justice (EJ) community are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Skills in written and oral communication
Organization and attention to detail a must
Basic experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Comfort working independently and collaboratively with a team (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and organize online archive folders
Filing, scanning and uploading paper-based plans into SharePoint
Inventory of office supplies, Bureau clothing, paper supplies and outreach materials
Developing a catalog of current publications on hand; distributing materials
Accompanying individual district Service Foresters on a weekly field work opportunity; this includes NE, SE and Central districts

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
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