Who We Are: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes and the preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources. Who We Serve: Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity. Job Opening: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, seeks applicants for the position of Contracted Student Intern – Bureau of Aire and Waste Air Quality to perform the following duties: Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application. Bureau of Air & Waste Air Quality MassDEP’s Western Regional Office is seeking an intern to help with a variety of air quality initiatives in environmental justice areas in the region. The Department and other entities collect a large amount of air quality data from air monitoring stations and other sources. The intern will assist with the region’s efforts to download, organize, and assess local air quality data and determine impacts in specific Environmental Justice communities and evaluate possible impact sources. The intern will also aid in performing a cumulative impact assessment (CIA) for Holyoke working with a MassDEP senior staff person. The intern will download, organize, analyze, and help interpret air quality data with the use of Excel. Data will be incorporated from multiple information sources. Data trends will be displayed via the use of tables and charts. The intern will also assist senior staff to perform a cumulative impact study in Holyoke. A final report in Word and PowerPoint presentation will be developed that summarizes the results of the analysis. Preferred Qualifications * Strong skills in the use of the Microsoft Suite, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint. * Skills in data management and analysis. * Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. * Working knowledge of statistics is also preferred. * Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see above for preferred qualifications. * * Comprehensive 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, 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 don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Contractor* *Organization: Department of Environmental Protection *Title: *Contracted Student Interns Location: Massachusetts-Springfield-436 Dwight Requisition ID: 2400082K