State Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for a summer internship with his office. Senator Lewis, a Democrat, proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and parts of Winchester. Senator Lewis is a member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team and serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and as the Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee. He also cofounded and co-chairs the Legislature’s Zero Waste Caucus and Middlesex Fells Caucus. He has been a leader in shaping public policy on a range of issues important to his district, region and the Commonwealth, including education, healthcare and economic opportunity for all.

Interns will support the Senator’s staff in a variety of ways, but candidates with interest in one or more of the following are needed:

• implementing the Senator’s communications strategy
• supporting local projects and the office’s work with organizations in the district
• assisting with constituent services

Tasks might include:

• attending project briefings
• researching information and statistics
• creating pamphlets and charts
• drafting social media posts
• event planning

Interns will have a unique opportunity to engage with policymaking, politics and government from the inside. Although unpaid, interns will obtain meaningful experience by witnessing and participating in the day-to-day functioning of a State Senate office with a special focus on its work with the Education Committee.

Interns must have strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must also be comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google applications and major social media platforms. Preference will be given to applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications from the Fifth Middlesex District are strongly encouraged. Hours and duration of internship are flexible, though ideal applicants will be available eight to 10 hours per week. This position will be in-person, hybrid or fully remote.

“Our office does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age. Applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

“Candidates should send a resume and a brief letter of interest to Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov by Thursday, April 18, 2024. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly. With questions, please call (617) 722-1206.”