Visitor Center Guide Development Intern - Quabbin Visitor Center - (Unpaid Internship)
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 Visitor Cetner Guide Development Intern, Quabbin Visitor Center (Unpaid Internship). Dates 1-20-26 to 4-3-26. This position will be staffing the Quabbin Visitor Center on weekends and one week- day.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of basic interpretive skills
- Comfortable speaking with the public and explaining the concepts of watershed management, the history of the Quabbin Reservoir and wildlife/natural habitat.
- Comfortable responding to public inquiries by phone and email.
- Interested in learning and curious about the world.
Responsibilities
- Staff the Quabbin Visitor Center.
- Provide information and education to visitors and groups.
- Answer phones and emails.
- Provide administrative support to the Quabbin Visitor Center staff.
Benefits
- When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
