Winter Botany 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.

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.

DFG:

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public

Job Description:

The Botany intern will assist the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program’s Conservation Planning Botanist with verifying the completeness and accuracy of plant records and help map habitats using ArcGIS under the guidance of the Botanist, and assist with other tasks related to conservation of rare plants. This may include writing proposals to list species as rare or as invasive.

Job Duties:

• Primary task will include mapping plant habitats in ArcGIS on a state provided computer. Writing rare plant web descriptions and assist with proposals for including on the MA Endangered Species Act list.

• Writing about invasive plants for listing on the MA Invasive Plant Advisory Group invasive plant list.

• Assist with early season field work may also be available if interested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Excel and experience with ArcGIS.

• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and organize files and documents.

• At least one day a week in the office in Westborough, other days may be remote. Experience with ArcGIS Pro is preferred but training can be provided.

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.

DFG:

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public

Job Description:

The Botany intern will assist the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program’s Conservation Planning Botanist with verifying the completeness and accuracy of plant records and help map habitats using ArcGIS under the guidance of the Botanist, and assist with other tasks related to conservation of rare plants. This may include writing proposals to list species as rare or as invasive.

Job Duties:

• Primary task will include mapping plant habitats in ArcGIS on a state provided computer. Writing rare plant web descriptions and assist with proposals for including on the MA Endangered Species Act list.

• Writing about invasive plants for listing on the MA Invasive Plant Advisory Group invasive plant list.

• Assist with early season field work may also be available if interested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Excel and experience with ArcGIS.

• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and organize files and documents.

• At least one day a week in the office in Westborough, other days may be remote. Experience with ArcGIS Pro is preferred but training can be provided.

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

Please see 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.

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

Please see 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.