DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.

DCAMM Office of Planning

The Office of Planning is the strategic long-term planning and development office within DCAMM. We initiate and manage all pre-design activities for state building projects and public development initiatives. In fulfilling this function, the Planning team works closely with the institutional leadership of our client agencies, officials, stakeholder groups, and collaborative partners to prepare architectural programs, master plans, capital development plans, feasibility studies, and financial proposals.

Intern Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in management of planning, design, and implementation of projects of various scales and detail

• Develop graphics, presentations, digital 3D models, and illustrations to communicate data analysis, planning strategies, and design concepts to aid in decision-making

• Attend site visits and meetings with Project Managers, design team members, and Client Agency representatives. Take detailed notes and prepare meeting minutes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A good listener with a strong interest in public service

• Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with Project Managers across different project teams

• Required Software Skills: Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD Lt and modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or VRay

• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, etc.

• Adept with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams)

Please include a cover letter with your submission. You may also include a portfolio of selected work in PDF format. Limited to no more than 20 pages.

This is a hybrid position. Interns are required to work from DCAMM offices located at 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA, for a minimum of 6 hours/week

*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.

Qualifications

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

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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.