Summer Internship Program

The program is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; or have 2-4 years post secondary school work experience. Additionally, interns must be residents of Boston and able to provide proof of residency by May 29, 2026.

Interns will engage in a variety of tasks depending on their assigned department. Responsibilities may include creating presentations and reports, managing social and digital media content, conducting research and data analysis, providing assistance to city residents, supporting special events and community meetings, organizing information and managing databases, and designing marketing materials.

Interns will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of city government, interact with city officials and staff, and participate in projects that contribute to community development. The program is designed to enhance professional skills and provide career exploration opportunities.

Applicants should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people, effective time management and task prioritization skills, and a demonstrated interest in community service and learning.

This year’s internship program runs from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026. Interns must commit to participating until at least August 7th, though it is preferred that interns complete all 11 weeks of the program.

Yes, interns are paid an hourly wage. However, they are not eligible for employee benefits (health insurance, transit benefits, etc).

Interns will be paid $20 an hour.

This is a full-time internship opportunity and interns will be scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Please make any schedule preferences known as soon as possible, in case these can be accommodated based on department needs.

The internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience. Interns are expected to report to their assigned office for the duration of the program. However, the intern’s department and manager/supervisor may approve requests to work remotely as needed per the City of Boston’s Hybrid Work policy.

Applications are available online at boston.gov/internships and must be submitted by March 6, 2026. The application process includes confirming residency requirements, providing academic information, answering questions about work preferences, uploading a resume/CV, and completing a short essay or video response.

The City of Boston’s Office of Human Resources oversees the selection process. Candidates will be evaluated based on their application materials, with input from hiring departments as needed.

1. Successlink Youth Employment: The City’s SuccessLink Employment program offers a variety of youth and young adult summer jobs at nonprofits, community-based organizations, and City agencies. Youth workers are paid hourly and participate in professional development programming throughout the summer.
2. Visit our online Career Center (Boston.gov/jobs): Our primary resource for job openings and applications. Use the Career Center to search current vacancies, find detailed job descriptions, and apply to positions online.
3. Attend a job fair or hiring day: Various City departments will often host recruiting and hiring events across the city. Public events are posted on Boston.gov/events. Use the filter feature to narrow the search by type: Business & Jobs and/or other specifications as desired.
4. Follow the City of Boston on LinkedIn: In addition to open jobs, our LinkedIn page features articles and updates about our work environment, ongoing projects, and employee experiences.
5. Subscribe to the Career Connection Newsletter: Career Connection is a monthly newsletter round-up of all things career at the City of Boston. Get all the latest job openings, workshops, job fairs, and more, straight to your inbox!.