Toxic Use Reduction Program (TURA) Intern (UNPAID)

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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.

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.

Job Description:

The Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) became law in 1989 and was amended in 2006. TURA requires Massachusetts companies that use large quantities of specific toxic chemicals to evaluate their operations, plan for pollution prevention, and report on the results each year.

The TURA Program has begun identifying and sending outreach (Request for Information letters) to Massachusetts facilities that may be subject to TURA but are not currently reporting. The intern would assist with data analysis, sending outreach, and tracking responses for this project.

Job Duties:

• Assisting with evaluating Departmental and third-party data sources to generate outreach lists for potential new filers.

• Assisting with sending outreach and providing guidance to regulated entities who are potentially subject to TURA.

• Assisting with collecting and tracking responses to outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computers and the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power BI, Access).

• Experience performing mail merges is a plus but not required.

• Experience organizing and auditing large quantities of data for analysis.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.

Position Information:

• Contracted Student Intern: Toxic Use Reduction Program (TURA) Intern (UNPAID) (ID: 260007T2)

• Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027

• Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours

• Number of Openings: 1 position

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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.

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.

Job Description:

The Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) became law in 1989 and was amended in 2006. TURA requires Massachusetts companies that use large quantities of specific toxic chemicals to evaluate their operations, plan for pollution prevention, and report on the results each year.

The TURA Program has begun identifying and sending outreach (Request for Information letters) to Massachusetts facilities that may be subject to TURA but are not currently reporting. The intern would assist with data analysis, sending outreach, and tracking responses for this project.

Job Duties:

• Assisting with evaluating Departmental and third-party data sources to generate outreach lists for potential new filers.

• Assisting with sending outreach and providing guidance to regulated entities who are potentially subject to TURA.

• Assisting with collecting and tracking responses to outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computers and the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power BI, Access).

• Experience performing mail merges is a plus but not required.

• Experience organizing and auditing large quantities of data for analysis.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.

Position Information:

• Contracted Student Intern: Toxic Use Reduction Program (TURA) Intern (UNPAID) (ID: 260007T2)

• Start/End Date: 1/11/2027 - 6/18/2027

• Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours

• Number of Openings: 1 position

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

Minimum Requirements: NONE

Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements: NONE

Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.

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.

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