Contracted Student Interns GIS Intern (UNPAID)

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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 Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) overseesnearly halfa million acres of land making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting promoting and enhancing ourcommon wealthof natural cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR our facilities and our programs please visit contact us at.

Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for a Contracted Student Interns - Plans Library Intern (Unpaid Internship) for 2026 Summer Semester to perform the duties listed below.

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

Position Information:

Contracted Student Intern: GIS Intern

Location: 10 Park Plaza Boston MA

Start/End Date: 6/1/2026 - 8/14/2026

Salary Rate: $0.00 (UNPAID Student Internship)

Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours

Number of Openings: 1 position

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 Office of GIS Services Intern will support the Department of Conservation and Recreations GIS office in in creating and improving online mapping solutions and bringing items into compliance with new federal Accessibility guidelines. Other miscellaneous tasks could include developing data layers and working with other DCR staff to brainstorm and troubleshoot. The intern will gain hands-on experience in working with data ArcGIS online Federal accessibility protocols and workflow management. This role offers a valuable chance to learn how GIS is applied to solve problems to work on meeting the needs of users and the new future of digital accessibility. There will be a lot of self-paced learning though training and support will be provided as needed.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intern will support the Office of GIS Services through the following core responsibilities:

• Working with items in ArcGIS Online: Work with online data layers web maps forms and web applications to customize them for the users needs and meet new Federal Accessibility guidelines.

• New Federal ADA Title II law: Learn about and implement changes to make all digital items including GIS items compliant with new legal standards.

• Workflow management: Examine current workflow in one or more projects and offer ideas to improve efficiency.

• Data development: As and when needed update existing data and learn about data development.

• Field Operations: There may be a chance to participate in some field data collection through site

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Technical Proficiency

• GIS Expertise: Experience with ESRI products specifically ArcGIS Online including the ability to update existing GIS data layers and create spatial products.

• Cartographic Literacy: Demonstrated ability to read interpret and analyze various maps land surveys and engineering plans.

• Data Management: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook) and experience with digital database entry or record modernization. Domain Knowledge.

• Real Estate Foundations: An understanding of real estate transactions property records and the legal documentation associated with land acquisition.

Professional Attributes

• Organizational Skills: The ability to transition physical archives (paper records and plans) into organized accessible digital and physical filing systems.

• Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills for working across multiple departments including Land Protection the Plans Library and GIS staff.

• Field Readiness: Interest in and ability to assist with outdoor field data collection and site monitoring visits.

• Quick learner: Interest in and ability to self-teach techniques from online help manuals and tutorials. Be willing to fail and reach out for help.

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First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.