Environmental Justice Intern

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Apr 24

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Sustainability
Boston

Requirements

Analytical and critical thinking skills
Open-mindedness, cultural competence and adaptive communication skills
Studies in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Recreation, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Political Science, English or related courses of study
Experience in data analysis in combination with research and writing skills

Responsibilities

The Environmental Justice Summer Intern will work with DFG’s Environmental Justice and Communications teams to support their collaboration with the agency’s internal Marine Fisheries, MassWildlife, Office of Fishing and Boating Access and Ecological Restoration Divisions to establish the agency’s internal EJ team, research and assess the capacity of existing programs to accomplish EJ goals outlined in DFG’s 2024 EJ Strategic Plan, and conduct research of ArcGIS mapping tools and protocols to better reflect EJ program expansion opportunities.
The intern will also conduct outreach and compile information in support of the formation of a comprehensive Public Involvement and Community Engagement catalog of EJ communities, organizations and leaders, which will be supplemented with contacts from the Commonwealth’s state acknowledged or federally recognized Tribes. There will be opportunities for site visits

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Committed to preventing disease and promoting wellness and health equity for all

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1869

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health prevents illness, injury, and premature death, assures access to high quality public health and health care services, and promotes wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. We provide programs to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.