THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN INTERNING IN OUR OFFICE. THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR INTERNSHIPS IN THE WINTER/SPRING 2025 IS NOW CLOSED.
Internships are offered in Boston and in Amherst.
Application Time Periods:
– For the fall semester (September-December) – – application period opens August 1
– For the spring semester (January-May) — application period opens November 1
– For the summer session (May- July) – – application period opens April 1
Applications are reviewed and positions are filled on a rolling basis.
Potential Intern Duties:
- Research local and state policy issues
- Assist and support residents of Amherst and Granby with problems with state government and programs
- Enter data and track correspondence
- Accompany the Rep. to events in the district, attend events on behalf of the Rep.
- Work with others to organize and market special events in the district
- Assist with communications
Intern Qualifications:
- Strong written and oral communication skills, good judgement
- Commitment to public service and helping residents across the district
- Strong organizational skills
- Interest in government and policy, good research skills
- Ability to be supervised
HOW TO APPLY:
When the internship application period is open, please e-mail the following: a cover letter, a brief writing sample. resume, and your availability to Lily Stowe-Alekman, Staff Director, at lily.stowe-alekman@mahouse.gov. Resumes will be reviewed as we receive them and positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest!