Internal Audit Unit 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

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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.

Description 

The fiscal and finance office at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) plays a vital role in supporting the agency's mission to protect the environment. This includes Budget Management and Allocation, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Revenue Collection and Grant Management Oversight, Procurement and Contract Management, Financial Planning and Analysis, Internal Support and Collaboration, and Key Fiscal Stakeholder Collaborations.  

The Fiscal and Finance Office are seeking an Internal Audit Unit Intern to join their team.  This internship provides hands-on experience in auditing, process improvement, and compliance by assisting with the development and standardization of audit documentation, reviewing procedures for adherence to state and federal procurement regulations, and identifying gaps in existing processes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create and/or update audit documentation to assist in improving consistency and efficiency of the Audit Unit.
• Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compliance with State/Federal procurement policies and regulations.
• Identify gaps in current procedural manuals.
• Create/update standard operating procedures guidance documents.
• Create standardized audit templates.
• Document audit methodology.
• Build onboarding guide for future interns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be studying accounting, finance, or public administration.

• Show curiosity about how State organizations work.

• Be comfortable working with data.

• Reliable and detail oriented.

• Basic accounting & business concepts.

• Basic knowledge of internal auditing & controls.

• Data and Excel skills.

• Analytical thinking.

• Strong communication skills and.

• Basic professional and Technical skills.

This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.

Position Information:

Contracted Student Intern:  Internal Audit Unit Intern

Start/End Date:  6/14/26 - 10/16/26

Weekly Hours:  30 hours

Number of Openings:  1 position

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. 

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

Minimum Requirements: NONE

Please see the Preferred Qualifications above.

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.

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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.