Senator Markey’s Boston, MA office is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2021 semester. The office seeks interns to assist with constituent casework on a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, immigration, healthcare, military/veterans, and housing. The office welcomes interns with any policy areas of interest who demonstrate a commitment to public service. Interns are assigned to work with staffers based on their areas of interest and experience.
Intern Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are self-motivated and possess strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Backgrounds in political science, international relations, environmental studies, and communications are all desirable but not required. Applicants should have a strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and an interest in public service. Ties to Massachusetts are strongly preferred.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time or part-time basis. School credit is possible if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university.
Paid internships are awarded to low income students or to those who may not otherwise be able to afford to live or work in Boston, Massachusetts. Eligible applicants may submit a 1-2 page essay describing challenges that they have faced in pursuing their educational goals and explaining how this internship will further their professional aspirations.
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:
Application: Interested students should email their resume, cover letter, and short essay (if applying for a paid internship) to Intern_Boston@markey.senate.gov. Application materials may also be sent by mail to:
ATTN: Tristan
U.S. SENATOR EDWARD J. MARKEY
JFK Federal Building
15 New Sudbury Street
Boston, MA 02203
Application Deadline for the Summer 2021 Internship Program is April 5, 2021.
Senator Markey’s Washington DC office is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2021 semester. Applications are due April 5th. (Please Note: This due date is subject to change due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.)
Qualifications: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students and should be responsible self-starters who possess strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Backgrounds in political science, international relations, environmental studies, and communications are all desirable but not required. Massachusetts ties are strongly preferred.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time or part-time basis and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as spaces are filled on a rolling basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university.
Intern Responsibilities Include:
Interns are assigned to work with senior legislative assistants based on issue interests or expertise. The office seeks interns to work on a variety of issues, particularly Health Care, Education, Foreign Policy and Environmental Policy, but we welcome interns of all issue interests who possess a strong passion for public service.
Paid internships are awarded to low income students or to those who may not otherwise be able to afford to live or work in Washington, D.C. Eligible applicants may submit a short essay describing challenges that they have faced in pursuing their educational goals and explaining how this internship will further their professional aspirations. 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:
Interested students may still submit their resume and cover letter to Intern_Markey@markey.senate.gov.
The USSYP is an intensive week-long educational experience and scholarship sponsored by the United States Senate for outstanding Massachusetts high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service.
If you are a high school junior or senior already serving as an elected official in your student body or other state or community organization, you may already be qualified to apply. For more information contact Senator Markey's office at 202-224-2742 or click here.