Comminucations Internship

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.