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Executive Office Policy and Legislation Intern | 2026 Treasury Summer Internship Program

CompanyCommonwealth of Massachusetts
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 15, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will summarize pending legislation, assist in reviewing and drafting new bills, and prepare memos and briefs. They will also attend legislative hearings and assist with daily office management tasks.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
444
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
37 hours
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About The Company
MassDEP serves the Commonwealth by protecting natural resource areas that involve water, land and air. MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. MassDEP enforces environmental laws, provides technical assistance to cities and towns, issues permits and licenses for activities near sensitive resources, inspects contaminated site cleanups, and partners with other federal and state agencies, municipal officials and environmental stakeholders.
About the Role

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. In this role, the intern will work closely with the Policy and Legislation team as well as the Communications and the Small Business Initiative teams.

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Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Office Location: 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133

Policy & Legislation Responsibilities:

  • Summarize pending legislation and update bill tracking spreadsheets;

  • Assist in reviewing legislation and drafting new bills for the next legislative session;

  • Prepare memos and briefs, summarizing research;

  • Attend legislative hearings and events, when applicable;

  • Assist team in daily office management, including data entry, administrative work, and various special projects.



Qualifications:

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills;

  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic;

  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;

  • Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible and sensitive manner; and

  • Proficient in using graphic design & illustration software and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within teams

Program Benefits:

  • Work directly with Executive Office staff and leadership.

  • Gain experience with intergovernmental cooperation.

  • Witness open meetings.

  • Valuable public administration, policy, and finance experience.

Application:

We are committed to advancing the experience of students in the workplace. To be considered for an internship with the Executive Office, you must submit the following:

  • Complete the application form via MassCareers

  • Resume and cover letter

  • Letter of recommendation

Work Schedule:

The internship program will allow you to work Monday through Friday (except for holidays) for a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 37.5 hours a work week from June to August over a 10-week timeframe. You must also be able to travel to the Boston Office location a minimum of 1-2 times a week based on your work schedule.

Please note that the exact schedule will be determined after a discussion with the direct supervisor.

Compensation:

  • High School Interns: $20/hour

  • Undergraduate Interns: $22/hour

  • Graduate Interns: $24/hour

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 10lbs

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.

Key Skills
Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsWork EthicProject PrioritizationConfidentialityGraphic Design SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeData EntryAdministrative Work
Categories
Government & Public SectorFinance & AccountingAdministrativeEducation
Benefits
Experience With Intergovernmental CooperationWitness Open MeetingsValuable Public Administration ExperienceValuable Policy ExperienceValuable Finance Experience