MassINC Summer Intern Program
May – August 2010
The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth – known as MassINC – is an independent, nonpartisan research and educational institute. MassINC brings together diverse perspectives – including those held by conservatives and liberals, business and labor, advocates and policymakers – to focus on the challenge of achieving the American Dream in Massachusetts. We produce independent research, organize a wide range of public events, serve on policy task forces, provide briefings, and make presentations to a wide range of audiences. Through our award-winning journal CommonWealth and the new online CW Unbound, we also pursue a unique approach to civic journalism.
Summer interns work with MassINC’s research, journalism, policy, and support staff on a variety of projects. Interns assist with the coordination of events, programs, and public policy initiatives, and provide basic background research for MassINC reports, CW articles, and website postings. Assignments may also include database management and general office support. Interns are required to attend MassINC programs and events, which can include early morning and evening events, and, depending on scheduling, participate in staff meetings.
The summer internship program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and may be full or part-time. Depending on funding, interns may be eligible to receive a small stipend. In special cases, we may also develop more focused summer fellowship opportunities for graduate students working on theses or policy exercises related to MassINC’s current research program.
This is a highly competitive opportunity to intern at a unique public policy organization. Applicants should be interested in politics, government, public policy, economics, and/or journalism and have some familiarity with MassINC’s core issues such as education, workforce, economic development, transportation, public safety, healthcare, energy and the environment. Excellent computer and writing skills are a must, as well as solid research skills, and a strong desire to learn.
To apply, please email your résumé and cover letter to Penny Fenton before March 15, 2010. MassINC will interview and notify selected candidates by mid-April.