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2025 Summer Intern

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City of Boston

29d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Government & Politics
  • Boston

AI generated summary

  • You must reside in Boston by June 1, 2025, be enrolled in school or have relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, time management, and community service interest.
  • You will create reports and presentations, design content for media, analyze data, assist constituents, support events, and help with marketing and administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • In order for an application to be considered, all candidates must:
  • Include a cover letter with their resume. Please read the instructions below carefully to ensure your application is complete.
  • In lieu of a traditional cover letter, please provide a concise yet thorough response to this question in 100-200 words: "What motivates you to pursue public service, and how does this internship align with your career aspirations?" The cover letter should be saved in the same file as your resume and uploaded in the Candidate Details section of your application profile. For those who prefer to express themselves verbally, we also welcome video responses. If you choose to include a link to a video, please state your full name at the beginning, and keep your response to no more than 1 minute.
  • Be a resident of the City of Boston by June 1, 2025.
  • In accordance with the City’s Municipal Code, all individuals employed by the City must be residents of the City by their first day of work. Learn more about residency requirements for City workers here and review the map of Boston neighborhoods here. If you are selected for the summer internship program, you will be required to provide proof of residency within the City limits by May 31, 2025. We encourage all prospective interns to consider this requirement seriously before completing this application, as we understand that many college students and other internship applicants have conditional living situations, especially during the summer months. In order to acknowledge your understanding and ability to comply with this requirement, be sure to answer Yes to this screening question in your application: "Will you be a resident of the City of Boston on your first day of employment?"
  • Additionally, ideal candidates will:
  • Currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have 2-4 years post secondary school work experience;
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Possess an ability to collaborate with individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives;
  • Be able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines; and
  • Showcase a demonstrated interest in serving the community and a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Creating presentations and reports;
  • Designing content for social and digital media channels;
  • Compiling research and analyzing data;
  • Providing direct assistance to constituents in need;
  • Supporting and participating in special events and community meetings;
  • Designing marketing and promotional materials for print and digital use;
  • Supporting the department’s administrative functions.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will run for 12 weeks from June 2 to August 15, 2025.

Are there any educational requirements for this internship?

There are no degree requirements; however, candidates should ideally be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have 2-4 years of post-secondary school work experience.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is a full-time, paid internship where interns will work 35 hours per week.

Do interns receive employee benefits?

No, interns are not eligible for employee benefits during the internship.

What is the residency requirement for applicants?

All interns must be residents of the City of Boston by June 1, 2025, and will need to provide proof of residency.

How do I submit my application?

You need to include a cover letter with your resume, answering the question regarding your motivation for pursuing public service. Alternatively, you may submit a video response.

Can I apply if I am a student living outside Boston?

You can apply, but you must be a resident of the City of Boston by June 1, 2025, and provide proof of residency to be eligible for employment.

What type of tasks will interns be expected to perform?

Interns will contribute by creating presentations and reports, designing content for social media, compiling research and data analysis, assisting constituents, and supporting special events and administrative functions.

Is there a specific format for the cover letter?

The cover letter should be a concise response of 100-200 words to the specific question provided. It should be saved in the same file as your resume.

How should I prepare for the application screening question about Boston residency?

You should accurately answer "Yes" to the screening question: "Will you be a resident of the City of Boston on your first day of employment?" to indicate your compliance with residency requirements.

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