BOSTON – State Representative Richard M. Haggerty (D-Woburn) is currently accepting applications from Woburn and Reading college students to serve as interns during the winter semester (January 2025), at the Massachusetts State House office.
The interns will work alongside, Representative Haggerty and his staff, gaining first-hand experience and insight into state governance and the legislative process. They will assist in a variety of ways including constituent services, policy research, attending committee hearings and briefings, and other assigned duties.
The internship program offers students the opportunity to be directly involved in the legislative process. Interns gain a comprehensive understanding of how state government works while getting hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional setting.
The applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, respect for confidentiality, attention to detail, be able to conduct themselves and dress professionally, and be proficient with Zoom and Microsoft applications.
Applicants 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, and a 1-2 page writing sample to Nicole Redigan, at nicole.redigan@mahouse.gov. References should be available upon request and if potential applicants have any questions, please call (617) 722-7709. Internships are unpaid, but in some cases, there may be an opportunity to earn college credits.
