Internships
The political science internship provides the opportunity for a structured learning experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Politics majors may seek out internships independently, but are also encouraged to enroll in POL 89A: Political Science Internship. This course is designed to combine experiences working in fields such as government, law, media, and interest advocacy with coursework that ties an internship back to the study of politics. This course is usually offered every semester. Note that students must be enrolled in POL 89A or an internship course offered by another department to receive academic credit for their internship. For questions, please contact Professor Zachary Albert.
Brandeis can cover transportation costs for internships off campus! All students who have a current or future internship and are enrolled in POL89a (or will enroll next semester) are eligible for financial coverage of their transportation costs to and from their off campus internship sites. Train fees, bus fees, tolls, and Uber/Lyft fees are all eligible for reimbursement. Receipts will be required. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis until they run out. Complete this form to apply for reimbursement. For more information, please contact Professor Zachary Albert.
Current Internships
Below is a list of current internship opportunities. In addition to the information listed below, more internship opportunities can be found on the the Hiatt Career Center's Handshake page (login required).
Are you a student interested in the societal impacts of science and technology? Apply to become a Summer Paragon Policy Fellow and work at the forefront of tech policy with state and local governments across the US!
Paragon is a unique opportunity for students to explore and gain experience in tech policy work while making meaningful contributions to their local and state governments. By dedicating just 10 hours a week to researching and working on policy briefs, past fellows have gained experience on projects like AI-supported language access, broadband access, ethical technology procurement standards, and third-party cybersecurity risk management.
Paragon is a flexible, project-based experience tailored to fit your busy semester schedule. The program will run from late May to early September and all fellows and project leads will receive a stipend of $500.
The Jewish Service Corps is an immersive service year program running September - August for emerging changemakers ages 21-26. Participants spend a year serving full-time at a non-profit in Chicago, New Orleans, New York, or Washington, DC while living and learning in a justice-oriented, pluralistic Jewish community. We believe that students in your classes would make great fits for this program! Corps Members live and learn together in intentional communal homes in Chicago, New Orleans, New York, and Washington, DC. While they deepen their social justice framework through experiential programming and values-driven community building, Corps Members serve directly at local organizations tackling crucial social and economic justice issues such as immigration, education, housing, healthcare and food insecurity. After the year is over, Corps Members enter our active alumni community for life!
The application is now open – serious candidates are encouraged to apply by the March deadline. After this, we will accept applications on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.
Campaign Job Opportunities for Current Students
Are you looking for a summer job in the environmental, non-profit, or political sectors? Want to make a difference on urgent issues such as climate change, holding polluters accountable, and protecting endangered species?
Fill out this interest form now to set up an interview and apply!
Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. With offices in selected cities, we are hiring full-time staff, with leadership opportunities available, to work on issues like stopping plastic pollution and getting pesticides out of our food supply. Complete the form above to apply!
The Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid summer internships.
Read our website post for details about the internships and how to apply.
Contact Anne Mazzola at anne.mazzola@masenate.gov with any questions.
Are you a student interested in the societal impacts of science and technology? Apply to become a Spring Paragon Policy Fellow and work at the forefront of tech policy with state and local governments across the US!
Paragon is a unique opportunity for students to explore and gain experience in tech policy work while making meaningful contributions to their local and state governments. By dedicating just 10 hours a week to researching and working on policy briefs, past fellows have gained experience on projects like AI-supported language access, ethical technology procurement standards, and third-party cybersecurity risk management.
Paragon is a flexible, project-based experience tailored to fit your busy semester schedule. The program will run from late January to early and all fellows and project leads will receive a stipend of $500.
Applications are now open. To learn more join us at our info sessions or visit our website for FAQs and past projects at paragonfellowship.org.
Local Internships
Below is a list of local organizations that offer internships to students in the Boston area.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren's Office
- Massachusetts Governor's Internship Program
- Massachusetts Department of Corrections
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Greater Boston Legal Services
- Cambridge Consumers' Council
- Waltham Alliance to Create Housing (WATCH)
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