BOSTON – State Representative Richard M. Haggerty (D-Woburn) is searching for motivated, civic-minded individuals interested in a Fall legislative internship. Representative Haggerty proudly represents the people of the 30th Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the City of Woburn and Town of Reading.
Interns will have the rewarding opportunity to experience policymaking, politics, and government through participating in the day-to-day functioning of a State Representative’s office. Interns will report mainly to Nicole Redigan, Legislative Aide to Representative Haggerty, and will be responsible for assisting with a variety of tasks ranging from constituent correspondence, scheduling, legislative research, database management, to communications and social media assignments. They will also have the opportunity to attend various events such as hearings, meetings, and listening to guest speakers, while gaining the satisfaction of serving the Commonwealth along with adding beneficial experience to their resume.
Interested applicants should have the following:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of attention to detail
- Able to conduct themselves and dress professionally
- Respect for confidentiality
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Zoom applications.
Those with a particular interest in communications, public relations, graphic design, video production or social media should indicate so in their application. Applicants should send a resume with a brief cover letter of interest to Nicole.Redigan@mahouse.gov. References should be available upon request and if potential applicants have any questions, please call (617) 722-7709.
