MassDEP provides interns with education, training, hands-on experience, supervision, and networking opportunities.
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Apply for a MassDEP internship
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MassDEP is one of the agencies under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Its role under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution is to act as the guarantor of the people's right to "clean air and water," as well as "the natural scenic, historic and aesthetic qualities of the environment." To assist MassDEP with its succession planning, we continue to recruit individuals who are interested in utilizing their skills to protect our environment.
The MassDEP Michelle Waters-Ekanem (MWE) Internship Program provides opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as other individuals interested in careers in the environmental field.
The applications for the Summer/Fall 2026 program are closed. Applications will open for Winter/Spring 2027 in September 2026. The program will begin January 11, 2027, and end May 16, 2027.
Applicants must be available for the entire program.
Program details:
Hours – Undergraduate/Graduate 22.5 hours per week/Law students 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid – 1 day a week in office
Intern positions are unpaid but may be eligible for school credit.
How to apply
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