Office of Economic Empowerment Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program at MASS Boston, MA

MASS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

MASS is offering an internship for the Office of Economic Empowerment during Summer 2025. Interns will support staff with research, drafting content for releases and outreach materials, and general administrative tasks.

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in political science or a related field with strong communication skills. The position requires travel to the Boston Office 1-2 times a week, with a work schedule of 15-37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Preferably studying political science, public affairs, social work, public policy, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong writing skills.
• Experience with quantitative or qualitative studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research projects for OEE program development.
• Drafting content for OEE releases and outreach materials.
• Compiling outreach for OEE programs.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple responsibilities

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

Office of Economic Empowerment Intern – 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program

Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with offering free and accessible financial education, promoting wage equality, and creating a bright future for children across the state. We deliver programs to all residents of Massachusetts and at every stage of their lives, regardless of their economic background. We also offer initiatives tailored to meet the unique financial experiences of veterans, women, and high school students.

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 the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

Program Description

The interns are tasked with supporting OEE staff with the department's overall mission, communications, and administrative needs. They should be detail-oriented, have strong writing skills, and be familiar with OEE's initiatives. OEE provides a learning experience for interns and invites them to observe meetings with partners and attend relevant Zoom conferences. Interns are assigned one to two long‑term substantive projects. Applicants interested in this position are asked to include one relevant writing sample with their application.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research projects and literature reviews for OEE program development
• Drafting content for OEE releases, announcements, outreach materials, OEE social media accounts, and website
• Compiling and assisting with outreach for OEE programs
• Analyzing data and summarizing findings
• Assisting with and participating in OEE events as needed
• Scanning and archiving documents
• Providing general administrative support to the OEE staff as needed

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in political science, public affairs, social work, public policy, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple responsibilities
• Experience conducting or assisting with quantitative or qualitative studies preferred

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. For Summer 2025, OEE would prefer an intern who can work 30‑37.5 hours weekly. The intern must also be able to travel to the Boston Office location a minimum of 1‑2 times a week based on the work schedule.

Application Process

To be considered for an internship with the OEE, you must submit the following:

• Complete the application form via MassCareers
• Resume and cover letter