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.
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs seeks a motivated intern to assist in the development of a seniority database for our employees. This project aims to create a comprehensive record of employee tenure and seniority within the organization, providing valuable insights for HR management and organizational planning. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human resources.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached as relevant to the requisition. Please make sure both documents are attached and mark relevant to this requisition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and generation of the HR Seniority support.
- Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate HR records, databases, and personnel files.
- Update and verify employee information in HR management systems.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity through meticulous data entry and validation processes.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across various platforms.
- Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
- Collaborate with HR and IT teams to gather employee data and input into the database system.
- Assist in designing and implementing database structures and workflows.
- Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain data consistency.
- Support in troubleshooting database issues and optimizing system performance.
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the HR team.
- Identify opportunities for improving the use of data
Requirements:
- Familiarity with database management systems (DBMS) and data entry procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Excel or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Prior experience with database development or HR analytics.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Additional Information:
- This internship offers a great opportunity to gain practical experience in human resources while contributing to the operations of a state agency.
- Tentative Start Date: 6/2/2025
Tentative End Date: 8/15/2025
Internship Type: Paid
Hourly Wage: $21.00
Weekly Hours: 22.5
Qualifications: First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. -
- Applicants must currently enrolled in a B achelor's or Master's Degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Familiarity with database management systems (DBMS) and data entry procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Excel or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
There are no benefits with this position except for Earned Sick Leave. 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.