Job Description
Join the Team Massachusetts Office of Economic Development, a dynamic team committed to shaping economic opportunities for residents, fostering collaborative leadership, and nurturing an environment ripe for job creation and business growth.
Program Overview:
The Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) is offering exciting professional work experience for enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate and graduate students who are Massachusetts residents or enrolled in an institution of higher learning in Massachusetts. This program will give students from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in public service and gain additional skills in a medium that will help build lifelong attributes. Teamwork, organizational capabilities, problem-solving, and accountability are among the skillsets you will learn as part of a robust economy-based environment.
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Rural Affairs
Rural Affairs works with local, state and federal partners to provide resources and assistance to aid rural communities in shaping and achieving their vision for economic development. The director serves all 181 of Massachusetts' diverse rural communities and helps each to use their unique economic assets to grow the economy and unlock job creation.
You must be ready and willing to commit 2-4 days a week (Minimum 12-24 hours for Fall internship) or as per your supervisor and/or business need.
The internship program will run from approximately September 2025, through December 2025. Interviews will be held both in-person and/or virtually.
Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or a higher degree program.
$18 - $21 an hour - Salary is compensable with work experience and education level.
Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.
The paid internship program may offer a hybrid work schedule.
Rural Affairs Internship Provides Experience in the Following:
- Support the coordination and implementation of rural development projects or programs.
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and handling correspondence.
You Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Gain hands-on experience at the Executive Office of Economic Development.
- Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute efficiently.
- Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
- Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
- Build peer networks and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
- Demonstrate your performance and ability to join a government agency.
Rural Affairs Internship Projects:
- Support program manager with grant award contracting process.
- Support program manager with processing grantee reporting.
- Provide support with research related to the Rural Policy Advisory Commission's Rural Policy Plan update.
- Assist in coordinating meetings with rural stakeholders.
Skills & Expertise:
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Demonstrated written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth 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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.