The Division of Ecological Restoration is offering an internship this fall to assist with regulatory approval of one of their salt marsh restoration projects. The intern will prepare, file and represent the project at public meetings for all local, state and federal permits. The Commonwealth is about to streamline the restoration permitting process and the DER is interested in documenting time spent to prepare regulatory approvals under the old framework and compare it to the new guidelines. The position requires a few hours per week (8-10), preferably in the fall or early winter at the Boston or Westfield office. A stipend cannot be provided but this is a great opportunity for someone to learn the regulatory ropes, a bankable skill needed for most environmental consultants/wetland professionals.

Interested applicants should email tim.purinton@state.ma.us ASAP.