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  • Although we update postings every few weeks, please note that job openings will close over time, so we urge you to contact the organization before applying.

Recent Job Postings and Internships

Summer Campaign Staff, MASSPIRG
(Boston, MA)

Raise the profile of the recycling issue and mobilize grassroots support to get the Department of Environmental Protection to take action and increase recycling in Massachusetts. Motivated, hard-working students, call 617.292.4810 to apply for these fullt-time paid positions.

Community and Policy Affairs Advocacy Coordinator, City of Boston
(Boston, MA)

Assist immigrant communities to understand and access city and community services.  Assist various city departments to reach and serve the diverse immigrant communities and engage in systems advocacy.

Policy Analyst Intern, MBTA Advisory Board
(Boston, MA)

Paid internship. Use statistical analysis to assess the efficiency of the MBTA from the standpoint of the typical commuter. Prefer summer assignment, but open to fall semester, too. Contact Paul Regan.
 

Land Use Planners in Housing and Economic Development, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (two openings)
(Metro Boston, MA)

Assist cities and towns to develop plans, policies, zoning, and programs to achieve economic development and create housing opportunities consistent with smart growth...

Homeland Security Project Coordinator, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(Metro Boston, MA)

Develop and implement annual homeland security regional plans, train public safety staff, research critical security issues, and establish systems and protocols to enhance public safety...

Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, Funders Together to End Homelessness
(Boston, MA)

Develop and implement the organization's internal and external communications platform including complex event planning and government relations work...

Senior Field Researcher,
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University

(Position to be located in Boston for approximately three months, and Burkina Faso, Africa for three or more years)

Work closely with the principal investigators to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of recommended changes to corn soy blend project.  Must be proficient in French ...

Medicaid Consultant, Technical Assistance Collaborative
(Boston, MA)

Manage and support consultant contracts and project work in states across the country.  Must have experience collecting, managing, and analyzing data, and strong writing and presentation skills...

Director of Policy and System Strategies, United Way of Massachusetts
(Boston, MA)

Develop and facilitate early education and care as well as healthy child development partnerships at a community, municipal, and state level; effectively communicate and partner with community leaders and public and private partners to ensure that all of Boston's most vulnerable children are ready for success in school and in life, and manage complex projects that are data-driven and results-based...

Training and Policy Specialist, Institute for Health and Recovery, Inc.
(Cambridge, MA)

Support IHR's mission to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for women, adolescents, and their families who are affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma, by working with human service agencies to integrate smoke-free messages into their existing policies and practices...

Summer Intern, MA Department of Energy Resources
(Boston, MA)

Assist DOER with implementing energy policies re: renewables, energy efficiency, alternative transportation, energy markets, and more.  The program is open to students, and other individuals who are seeking experience in the energy arena...

Executive Director, The Second Step
(Newton, MA)

Reflect upon the service mix, the budget, the needs of survivors and their children, and the organization’s commitment to increase public awareness of domestic violence issues and strategically position the organization for the future. Oversee annual budget, staff management, setting the agency’s priorities, and shaping its strategic direction...

Administrative Intern, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(Boston, MA)

Work with core administrative team of four to provide administrative support to 70 member staff.  Base week is 20-15 hours.  Salary: $15/hour, no benefits.

Marketing and Communications Intern, McCormack Graduate School, UMass Boston (unpaid)
(Boston, MA)

Seeking a few dependable and creative student interns to work closely with our Director of Marketing and Communications to help promote our exciting academic programs, research centers, special projects and faculty, student, and alumni success stories...