Communications Internship
The communications team supports the Senate President’s digital media presence, speechwriting, media interviews, and event planning. Work spans across issue areas including statewide policy, district communications, and communications for the institution of the Senate.
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Senate President Spilka’s office is currently accepting applications for communications interns for Summer 2025. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication
Demonstrated interest in public policy or government
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects and duties
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Canva
Comfortable answering phones in an office environment
Knowledge of or connection to Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway or Natick is a plus
Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian language skills a plus
Intern responsibilities may include:
Attending communications team meetings and performing administrative tasks for the team
Conducting background research on major issues and policies in preparation for speeches, press appearances, or meetings
Researching pending and proposed legislation, policy, and district issues, and drafting constituent and stakeholder correspondence
Attending legislative briefings, hearings and Senate formal sessions
Maintaining a schedule for speaking events
Photo editing and archiving
Writing daily press clips on current issues in the state and the Senate President’s district
Researching and maintaining a database of press contacts from news outlets throughout Massachusetts
Uploading press releases, photos, and other updates to the Senate President’s website
Tracking breaking news and other major stories, including interviews with state policymakers
Commitment and credit
Interns are required to commit to working 20 hours a week. Interns are required to work a majority of hours in the Senate President’s Boston office, though may work remotely on certain days.
School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Interns accepted into the program may apply for hourly pay via the Senate Fellowship, details are listed below.
To apply
Complete the communications internship application form. The form requires submission of a cover letter, resume, and a 1-2 page writing sample.
Senate Fellowship Program
Senate Fellowships are available to students accepted into the internship program who identify as having backgrounds that have traditionally been excluded from work on Beacon Hill. Backgrounds include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, disability, economic status, and region.
Fellows will be paid at the pre-tax rate of $20 an hour, for a maximum of 20 hours a week, for eight weeks a semester.
In order to be eligible, applicants must complete a form describing their interest and background. This form is reviewed separately from the internship application.
Operations Internship
The operations team supports the Senate President’s events and scheduling while working in tandem with the institutional operations of the Massachusetts Senate.
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Senate President Spilka’s office is currently accepting applications for operations interns for Summer 2025. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication
Demonstrated interest in public policy or government
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects and duties
Flexible and adaptable to last minute schedule changes
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Canva
Comfortable answering phones in an office environment
Knowledge of or connection to Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway or Natick is a plus
Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian language skills a plus
Intern responsibilities may include:
Attending operations team meetings and performing administrative tasks for the team
Conducting background research on major issues and policies in preparation for meetings and press appearances
Assisting scheduling team to ensure Senate President’s calendar is up to date with all background information provided before meetings
Recording and archiving incoming correspondence
Researching pending and proposed legislation, policy, and district issues, and drafting constituent and stakeholder correspondence in conjunction with the communications team
Attending legislative briefings, hearings and Senate formal sessions
Assisting with deliveries, pickups and other administrative functions as deemed necessary
Commitment and credit
Interns are required to commit to working 20 hours a week. Interns are required to work a majority of hours in the Senate President’s Boston office, though may work remotely on certain days.
School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Interns accepted into the program may apply for hourly pay via the Senate Fellowship, details are listed below.
To apply
Complete the operations internship application form. The form requires submission of a cover letter, resume, and a 1-2 page writing sample.
Senate Fellowship Program
Senate Fellowships are available to students accepted into the internship program who identify as having backgrounds that have traditionally been excluded from work on Beacon Hill. Backgrounds include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, disability, economic status, and region.
Fellows will be paid at the pre-tax rate of $20 an hour, for a maximum of 20 hours a week, for eight weeks a semester.
In order to be eligible, applicants must complete a form describing their interest and background. This form is reviewed separately from the internship application.