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Position Number: 7

Position Title:  Office of Outdoor Recreation

Agency: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Location: 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA - Hybrid

Duration: 09/22/2025 – 12/12/2025

Brief Description of Internship Position:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), in collaboration with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented summer intern to support an initiative led by the Office of Outdoor Recreation. The intern will assist in strengthening the connections between early childhood education programs and outdoor recreational opportunities across Massachusetts. The goal is to expand equitable access to nature for young children, families, and early education providers by supporting research, resource development, and policy exploration.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Resource Mapping & Development
  • Review and catalog existing resources about outdoor recreation opportunities/access (e.g., MassMapper) and identify gaps in information/tools available to early education providers.
  • Explore opportunities for a centralized resource hub to support provider engagement with outdoor spaces.
  • Research existing training, conferences, and learning opportunities related to outdoor education. Identify areas where additional offerings may be needed or expanded.
  • Support exploration of licensing regulations and other barriers that may limit outdoor space use by EEC providers.
  • Identify potential policy changes or adjustments to enhance access..

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Interest in, skills and/or directed study in public policy, early child care education, environmental studies, public health, or a related field.

• Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills. 

• Interest in early childhood education, environmental justice, or outdoor recreation. 

• Experience or familiarity with state/local agencies, community-based programs, or environmental education is a plus. 

• Ability to communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders. 

• Organized, self-directed, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. 

• Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., MassMapper) is a bonus but not required.

 

Hours per week:  7.5 hours