Office of Economic Empowerment Intern | 2026 Treasury Summer Internship Program

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

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Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Interns at the Office of Economic Empowerment are tasked with supporting the OEE staff with the department’s overall mission, communications, and administrative needs.

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with supporting, advocating, and facilitating policies that empower all Massachusetts residents. Its priorities include closing the race and gender wage gap, racial equity, increasing access to financial education, improving college affordability, and investing in STEM careers and education. Learn more about internship opportunities with OEE here.

Program Description:

The Office of Economic Empowerment’s interns are tasked with supporting OEE staff with the department’s overall mission, communications, and administrative needs. Applicants should be detail-oriented, have strong writing skills, and be familiar with OEE’s initiatives.

OEE’s internship program requires interns to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for 10 weeks. OEE provides a learning experience for interns and invites them to observe meetings with partners, participate in conference calls and attend relevant conferences. Interns are assigned one to two long-term substantive projects.

Applicants interested in this position are asked to include 1 relevant writing sample with their application.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking research projects and literature reviews for OEE program development

• Drafting content for OEE releases, announcements, outreach materials, OEE social media accounts, and website

• Compiling and assisting with outreach for OEE programs

• Analyze data and summarize findings

• Assisting with and participating in OEE events as needed

• Scanning and archiving of documents

• Providing general administrative support to the OEE staff as needed

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates should be/have:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in political science, public affairs, social work, public policy, or a related field

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to multi-task, and manage multiple responsibilities

• Experience conducting or assisting with quantitative or qualitative studies preferred

Work Schedule:

The internship program will allow you to work Monday through Friday (except for holidays) for a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 37.5 hours a work week from June to August over a 10-week timeframe. You must also be able to travel to the Boston Office location a minimum of 1-2 times a week based on your work schedule.

How to Apply

• Complete the application form via MassCareers

Compensation:

• High School Interns: $20/hour

• Undergraduate Interns: $22/hour

• Graduate Interns: $24/hour

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.