Internships

All internships are unpaid, but may be used for course credit where applicable.  Interns should be able to commit at least two full days for Summer positions (June-Aug), and 2-3 days (or the equivalent) for Fall positions (September-December).

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, July 29 for Fall to Liz Chaves ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 617-350-5480 ext. 201)

Internship Descriptions:

Communications Internship

The intern will maintain the media database and perform other administrative duties. The intern will help plan and execute media events by contacting reporters and doing logistical work. The intern will also write material for the website, bulletin, and blog. Other duties may be assigned, including longer research projects. Web and communications skills are a plus, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Community Organizing Internship

The intern will be assigned to work on a variety of projects involving research, mobilization of our membership and issue-based organizing for ongoing MIRA campaigns. In addition, the intern will attend meetings with the organizing staff, members, and coalition partners to strategize around MIRA issue priorities. Other duties may be assigned.

English for New Bostonians/English Works Campaign Internship

The intern will work on development and communications for the English for New Bostonians Initiative and the English Works Campaign, both aimed toward increasing English language learning opportunities for immigrants. The work focused mostly on communications and development. We will key the work depending on the intern’s level of experience. Good writing skills would be very helpful. Specific tasks will include:

Development Intern

Development interns conduct research on a variety of topics (including: funding opportunities, individual donors, and demographic information); assist in organizing fundraising events, meetings and fundraising appeals, as well as general grant writing support for the development team.