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Internships with the Office of State Senator Becca Rausch

Description:

Recently re-elected to her fourth term in the Massachusetts State Senate, Senator

Becca Rausch (D-Needham) is a proven champion of intersectional equity, strengthening our

democracy, and stellar service to her constituents. Interns will collaborate to advance these

objectives and support the Senator’s district through projects in communications, constituent

services, and policy development.

Compensation:

While funding is not available through the Senate, we will work with successful applicants to provide supervisor feedback for class credit and/or outside funding, if available.

Applicants must have completed at least one semester of college to be eligible for an

internship. For students who are enrolled in high school or who have recently graduated from

high school, you may apply to our two-week summer High School Internship Program: apply

and learn more here.

Deadlines to apply:

• Fall Internship (September - December): Applications due July 1st at 11:59pm ET

• Spring Internship (January - May): Applications due November 1st at 11:59pm ET

• Summer Internship (May - August): Applications due March 1st at 11:59pm ET

Intern projects may include:

• Research projects related to outreach & engagement, constituent services, and policy

• Attending briefings and committee hearings

• Drafting newsletter and website content

• Compiling press clips and coverage

• Creating graphics and content for social media

• Developing constituent communications

• Conducting general administrative work

Required skills and core competencies:

• Strong writing skills

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Creative thinker

• Interest in and desire to learn about political communications and constituent support

• Ability to analyze policy from various perspectives

• Ability to efficiently multitask and stay organized

• Ability to work independently

• Confidence to ask questions or raise an issue when necessary

To Apply: 

Please email your resume and a cover letter to Aidan Doherty at

aidan.doherty@masenate.gov with the subject line formatted to include your name, the

season, and year for internship consideration.