Fall 2025: EOED Rural Affairs Internship
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Who we are: The Executive Office of Economic Development prioritizes economic opportunity for residents, collaborative leadership in communities, and an environment that supports job creation and business growth.
EOED Program Overview:
The Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) is offering an exciting professional work experience for enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate and graduate students who are Massachusetts residents or enrolled in an institution of higher learning in Massachusetts. This program will give students from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in public service and gain additional skills in a medium that will help build lifelong attributes. Teamwork, organizational capabilities, problem-solving, and accountability are among the skillsets you will learn as part of a robust economy-based environment. As an EOED Rural Affairs Intern, you will be at the forefront of an energetic, fast-paced, and ever-changing governmental atmosphere.
Rural Affairs works with local, state and federal partners to provide resources and assistance to aid rural communities in shaping and achieving their vision for economic development. The director serves all 181 of Massachusetts’ diverse rural communities and helps each to use their unique economic assets to grow the economy and unlock job creation.
You must be ready and willing to commit 2-4 days a week (Minimum 12-24 hours for Fall internship) or as per your supervisor and/or business need.
The internship program will run from approximately September 2025, through December 2025. Interviews will be held both in-person and/or virtually.
Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or a higher degree program.
$18 - $21 an hour - Salary is compensable with work experience and education level.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
*Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. *
The paid internship program may offer a hybrid work schedule.
Rural Affairs Internship Provides Experience in the Following:
- Support the coordination and implementation of rural development projects or programs.
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and handling correspondence.
You Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Gain hands-on experience at the Executive Office of Economic Development
- Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute efficiently.
- Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
- Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
- Build peer networks and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
- Demonstrate your performance and ability to join a government agency.
Rural Affairs Internship Projects:
- Update of the existing Rural Policy Commissions Rural Policy Plan. The intern would be tasked with research and outreach to the commission and other rural partners and be able to put together a document. A late Fall timeline for completion. The intern should have strong writing skills.
- Assist in the inventory of rural communities municipal building and infrastructure needs. The intern would be compiling information in Excel format and assist in contacting the 181 rural communities.
- Analyze rural policy plan research process via outreach to contributors; assemble findings and present to Rural Policy Advisory Commission to inform comprehensive development of updated plan.
Skills & Expertise
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Demonstrated written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.
Additional Information: For additional information regarding the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), please visit our website at Executive Office of Economic Development | Mass.gov
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