Mounted Unit Park Ranger Internship
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Internship Position Description Form
Date: Fall of 2019
Program Name: Mounted Unit Park Ranger Internship
Location/Address: 3 Randolph Street, Canton MA 02021
EEA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM POSITIONS ARE UNPAID
Positions available: (3)
- Stable Aide Intern,
- Equestrian Intern
- Equine Administrative Assistant Intern
Brief Description of Internship Position:
Interns will gain experience and knowledge of the profession by assisting mounted rangers with preparations for the park patrols, programs, and/or events. For equine administrative assistant - administrative duties are included in preparations.
All Park Ranger Mounted Unit Interns assist with park programs that involve school/special from toddlers to elderly, special needs groups and the general public, CORI check required. No paid positions available.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Commitment must be minimum 1 day per week.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Stable Aide Intern – must possess basic knowledge of horsemanship
- Equestrian Intern – must be intermediate level or better in English – style horseback riding ability (walk, trot, canter ring and trail.) Able to mount from ground.
- Equine Administrative Assistant Intern – must possess knowledge of Microsoft programs (word, excel, power point, access, etc.)
Hours per week:
- A minimum of three hours per week is required.
Other relevant information:
- Enhance job applications with professional association and experience.
- Develop spirit of cooperation and collaboration within your community.
- Support environmental sustainability by enhancing and protecting wildlife habitats and natural areas in parks.
- Complete training session series for certificate and letter of reference.
Other relevant information:
To apply for this position visit EEA’s Website: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-apply-for-an-internship-at-the-executive-office-of-energy-and-environmental-affairs