Senator Markey’s Washington DC office is currently accepting applications for legislative and communications interns for Fall 2026. Applications are due by Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at 11:59PM EST.
Qualifications: Our internship program is directed towards current and recent undergraduate or associate’s degree students. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possess strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Legislative Interns should have interests in policy and government, the ability to work both independently and well with others, and strong task delegation and completion skills. Communications Interns must be proactive hard-workers—who have a demonstrated interest in press and/or digital media—with excellent writing, editing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates can pay close attention to detail, multitask, and be a team player. Digital skills (i.e Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Canva, video editing, social media, etc.) are a plus. The DC internship program is directed toward current and recent undergraduate students.
Backgrounds in political science, English, history, international relations, environmental studies, liberal arts, communications, journalism, film, graphic design, media studies, public administration, business, and management are desirable but not required. Massachusetts ties are strongly preferred.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Candidates may also apply for stipends, details listed below.
All interns are required to commit to working a minimum of 22 hours a week.
Legislative Intern Responsibilities:
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities with Massachusetts ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Interested students must submit a resume, 2 references, hours of availability, a summary of why you are interested in the internship program (maximum 500 words), and a statement of financial need (if applicable, see “Stipends” section below) to DC application link: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/c894925b-7daa-40f6-9cdc-1c85037f4f7b
Stipends:
Stipends are available on a limited basis to students from Massachusetts who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Washington DC. Interns will receive a stipend at the pre-tax rate of $17 an hour.
Participation in E-Verify Program: The law requires this Office to comply with the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are selected by our Office for a stipend or will receive other remuneration from the Office, the Office will verify with the DHS and SSA that you are eligible for employment in the United States.
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.
Senator Markey's office wants our internship program to be as accessible as possible. While we have limited funding to pay interns, there are external organizations that offer funding for congressional internships. We encourage applicants to consider:
Senator Markey’s Washington DC office is currently accepting applications for legislative and communications interns for Fall 2026. Applications are due by Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at 11:59PM EST.
Qualifications: Our internship program is directed towards current and recent undergraduate or associate’s degree students. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possess strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Legislative Interns should have interests in policy and government, the ability to work both independently and well with others, and strong task delegation and completion skills. Communications Interns must be proactive hard-workers—who have a demonstrated interest in press and/or digital media—with excellent writing, editing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates can pay close attention to detail, multitask, and be a team player. Digital skills (i.e Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Canva, video editing, social media, etc.) are a plus. The DC internship program is directed toward current and recent undergraduate students.
Backgrounds in political science, English, history, international relations, environmental studies, liberal arts, communications, journalism, film, graphic design, media studies, public administration, business, and management are desirable but not required. Massachusetts ties are strongly preferred.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Candidates may also apply for stipends, details listed below.
All interns are required to commit to working a minimum of 22 hours a week.
Communications/Digital Intern Responsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities above, Communications/Digital interns may be tasked with:
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities with Massachusetts ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Interested students must submit a resume, 2 references, hours of availability, a summary of why you are interested in the internship program (maximum 500 words), and a statement of financial need (if applicable, see “Stipends” section below) to DC application link: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/c894925b-7daa-40f6-9cdc-1c85037f4f7b
Stipends:
Stipends are available on a limited basis to students from Massachusetts who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Washington DC. Interns will receive a stipend at the pre-tax rate of $17 an hour.
Participation in E-Verify Program: The law requires this Office to comply with the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are selected by our Office for a stipend or will receive other remuneration from the Office, the Office will verify with the DHS and SSA that you are eligible for employment in the United States.
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.
Senator Markey's office wants our internship program to be as accessible as possible. While we have limited funding to pay interns, there are external organizations that offer funding for congressional internships. We encourage applicants to consider:
Interns play an integral role in our office operations and contribute greatly to the Senator’s work on behalf of the Commonwealth and constituents. Our goal is to provide all interns with a meaningful professional experience that will enhance their understanding of government and public service.
Senator Markey’s Boston Office is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 internship program. Applicants are encouraged to apply early!
Fall Session: September 15, 2026, to December 14, 2026. 12 weeks.
Qualifications: Our internship program is best suited for current undergraduate, recent graduate, graduate, and associate’s degree. Ideal applicants are highly motivated individuals who possess strong writing, research and interpersonal skills, and are adaptable to new or fluid environments. Background in political science, international relations, environmental studies, liberal arts, and communications are desirable, but students of all fields of study are welcome to apply.
Candidates with Massachusetts ties encouraged to apply. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, veterans and/or other underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time or part-time basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Candidates may also apply for stipends, additional details listed below.
Applicants must meet the following availability criteria:
· Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
· Must be in-office a minimum of three days a week
· Shifts must be 4 hours or longer
No exceptions to these criteria will be made.
This is an in-person on-site opportunity, no remote or hybrid capabilities are afforded to interns at any point during your internship.
Intern Responsibilities Include:
· Serving Massachusetts constituents who bring their concerns to the Senator’s office through correspondence and casework.
· Drafting inquires to federal agencies regarding relevant issues on behalf of constituents
· Front desk operations, including receiving constituent calls, logging opinions for the Senator, and directing casework calls to in-office staff.
· Collaborating with office staff and fellow interns in specialized pods focused on distinct areas of Constituent Services and Region Specific. I.e. Immigration, Veteran Affairs, and Social Security and many other federal issues and agencies.
· Sorting mail sent to the office from constituents and organizations, ranging from scheduling requests, opinion and advocacy mail, and casework.
· Drafting and writing letters of support, briefing materials, memos, greetings and congratulatory citations.
· Assisting with event planning and visits by the Senator throughout the Commonwealth.
To apply:
Interested applicants should submit
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (maximum 500 words)
3. ONLY if applying for a paid position, A Statement of Financial need detailing need. Please see the “Stipends” section below.
Submit all materials via OAM portal at: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/acf4a7b7-2223-40fd-ad11-ee0dbe3d3c7a
Questions? Please call our Boston office at 617-565-8519 or email Intern_Boston@markey.senate.gov
Stipends:
Stipends are available to students who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Massachusetts. Interns will receive a stipend at the pre-tax rate of $17 an hour.
In order to be eligible, please submit a statement describing how this stipend will allow you to pursue your educational goals and professional aspirations through this internship experience. This essay is reviewed separately from the internship application.
Pursuant to federal law, an individual may not be hired for a paid Senate position in the continental United States unless the individual meets one of the following criteria:
· Is a United States citizen
· Is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b (a) (3) (B);
· Is (I) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
· Owes allegiance to the United States.
(Note: To meet this requirement, an individual must be (1) a non-citizen U.S. national born in or having ties to American Samoa or Swains Island (as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1408), or (2) a non-citizen U.S. national pursuant to section 302 of Public Law 94-241 (relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Participation in E-Verify Program: The law requires this Office to comply with the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are selected to receive by our office for a stipend or will receive other remuneration from the Office, the Office will verify with the DHS and SSA that you are eligible for employment in the United States.
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.
Senator Markey’s Boston office is currently accepting applications for Communication/Digital interns for the fall 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early!
Applications deadline: Monday July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST.
Fall Session: September 14, 2026, to December 14th, 2026. 12 weeks.
Qualifications: The Boston internship program best suited for current and recent undergraduate students. All applicants must be proactive hard-workers who have demonstrated interest in press and/or digital media—with excellent writing, editing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Digital skills (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Canva, video editing, social media, etc.) are a plus. Backgrounds in political science, journalism, communications, film, graphic design, media studies, and liberal arts are desirable but not required.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a part-time basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Candidates may also apply for stipends, details listed below.
All interns are required to commit to working a minimum of 10 hours a week.
Responsibilities Include:
· Compiling daily press clips
· Maintaining and updating press lists
· Monitoring national, state, and local media
· Drafting and editing written materials, including press releases, op-eds, newsletters, and social copy
· Creating engaging social media content, graphics, and videos for the digital team
· Supporting the communications team with press conferences and live events
In addition to the responsibilities above, communications interns may be tasked with:
· Corresponding with and serving Massachusetts constituents, such as answering phones, and organizing incoming messages
· Assisting with other administrative and legislative projects as necessary
To apply:
Interested candidates should submit
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (500 words max)
3. ONLY if applying for a paid position, A Statement of Financial need detailing need. Please see the “Stipends” section below.
Submit all materials via OAM portal at: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/acf4a7b7-2223-40fd-ad11-ee0dbe3d3c7a
Questions? Please call our Boston office at 617-565-8519 or email us at Intern_Boston@markey.senate.gov
Stipends:
Stipends are available to students who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Massachusetts. Interns will receive a stipend at the pre-tax rate of $17 an hour.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, family status or military status.
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities.
In order to be eligible, please submit a statement describing how this stipend will allow you to pursue your educational goals and professional aspirations through this internship experience. This essay is reviewed separately from the internship application.
Pursuant to federal law, an individual may not be hired for a paid Senate position in the continental
United States unless the individual meets one of the following criteria:
· Is a United States citizen;
· Is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
· Is (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
· Owes allegiance to the United States. (Note: To meet this requirement, an individual must be (1) a non-citizen U.S. national born in or having ties to American Samoa or Swains Island (as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1408), or (2) a non-citizen U.S. national pursuant to section 302 of Public Law 94-241 (relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.
Senator Markey’s Springfield Office is not currently accepting applications for the internship program.
Senator Markey's office wants our internship program to be as accessible as possible. While we have limited funding to pay interns, there are external organizations that offer funding for congressional internships. We encourage applicants to consider:
