City of Boston Summer Internship Program 2026

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Applications are open for the City of Boston Summer Internship Program 2026. The City of Boston Summer Internship Program invites motivated, service-driven individuals to dive into the fascinating world of municipal government. This is more than just a summer internship, it’s an opportunity to launch your career while making a real difference in the communities where we work, live, and play.

Internships provide hands-on work responsibilities in a variety of City departments. You’ll work on real projects, solve hard problems, and gain valuable feedback along the way.

Here are just a few of the ways summer interns contribute to the City of Boston teams:

• Creating presentations, drafting reports and informational materials;
• Designing content for social and digital media channels;
• Compiling research and analyzing data;
• Providing direct assistance to constituents in need;
• Supporting and participating in special events and community meetings;
• Designing marketing and promotional materials for print and digital use; and
• Supporting the department’s administrative functions.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, paid internship. Interns work 35 hours per week at $20.00 per hour and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Eligibility

They seek candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have 2 – 4 years of post-secondary school work experience;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to collaborate with individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives;
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines; and
• A demonstrated interest in serving the community and a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Application

The application form requires you to:

• Create an account on Career Center OR log into a previously created account.
• Upload a current resume along with a cover letter responding to the prompt written in the job description. Be sure to carefully review the Minimum Entrance Qualifications to ensure your application is complete and eligible for consideration.
• Answer person and job-specific screening questions, including information about your academic institution and educational background.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit City of Boston Summer Internship.