CSM Enrichment Opportunities

Mayor’s Office Paid Summer Internship Program

Dates of Internship: June 5 – August 31, 2023

Apply at: Boston.gov/internships | Applications due by 11:59 PM EST, Friday March 31, 2023

Calling all who want to make Boston a better place to live, work, and thrive! Mayor Wu is looking for interns who want to support her in getting the big things done by doing the small things right. Interns will be able to help shape a stronger, innovative, more equitable Boston. Interns will have the opportunity to:

●        Gain valuable professional experience in local government departments

●        Help the City to deliver exceptional service to neighborhoods and residents

●        Hone and/or find their passion for public service

●        Participate in fun social events with other interns

●        Interact with city officials and civic leaders in Boston

Intern Responsibilities often include but are not limited to:

●        Conducting research; performing public outreach and actively participating in community meetings

●        Drafting press releases, media advisories, and talking points

●        Facilitating written correspondence including proclamations, certificates, and other letters

●        Data entry; planning, attending, and executing events; attending board, council, or commission meetings

●        Working with various internal and external offices and stakeholders at special events

●        Scheduling, attending, scribing meetings across different projects, then reporting back to leadership concisely and comprehensively

●        Demonstrated commitment to developing your professional and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

To effectively perform the duties of this role, we seek a candidate with:

●        A high standard of ethics, integrity, and courage

●        Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

●        Strong writing skills and attention to detail

●        Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suites

●        A strong organizer who knows how to prioritize time-sensitive work

●        Critical thinking and problem solving

●        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

●        Senses of humor and urgency

●        Openness to mentorship and a mindset for equity

Minimum Qualifications

●    Aptitude and ability to learn

●    Excitement and curiosity for public service

●    Positive attitude

●    Age 18 or older

Applications:

Students can submit a cover letter and resume to this website: Boston.gov/internship.

Contacts

Rebecca Arellano

City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust. As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community—in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens. We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service. What we do at work today, and every day, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

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