Horizon of Opportunities
Internships
Our internship program connects individuals with multiple internship opportunities in Massachusetts. We create postings for these internships, including essential information to help you determine if the internship is the right fit for you. Clicking on the link will redirect you to the internship application so you can explore the opportunity further and can apply with ease. If you know of any other internships in MA, you can make a posting for it so other users can explore it too.
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INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
High School
LEAP - Unity Farm Sanctuary Fellowship
Qualifications:
- Must have reliable transportation to a participating chapter
- Must be available to meet monthly time commitments (see application for varying sanctuary dates/times)
Overview:
LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students across the nation with a compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA. A comprehensive multi-year program taught by participating farm animal sanctuaries, LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of Changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system.
UMass Chan - Unpaid High School Intern
Qualifications:
- High School student or recent High School graduate - Basic analytical and communication skills - Attention to detail with the ability to collect and record information from a wide variety of sources - Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office) - Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the assigned manager, the High School Intern is responsible for basic tasks to support a designated department. These tasks may be administrative or research oriented, depending on the department. For research-based departments, the High School Intern will be responsible for basic laboratory tasks. Specific job responsibilities will vary by department but may include information gathering, data entry, writing, editing and/or laboratory work. This is a temporary, non-benefitted role.
MA Life Sciences Center - Apprenticeship Challenge
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years old at the time the internship begins. - Enrolled in or have recently graduated from a school that meets at least one of the following descriptions: - Vocational technical high school as determined by Chapter 74 of the General Laws of Massachusetts or a comprehensive public high school with a life sciences Chapter 74 program. - Public high school (including charter) located in one of the following “Gateway Cities” as determined by Section 3A of Chapter 23A of the General Laws of Massachusetts: Attleboro, Barnstable, Brockton, Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Peabody, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Springfield, Taunton, Westfield, and Worcester. - Public high school (including charter) with a student population of at least 25 percent classified as “low income” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. - Tuition-free private school primarily serving low income/ underrepresented students. - Homeschooled residents of a “Gateway City” (as defined above) or a city/town where the public high school(s) has a student population of at least 25 percent classified as “low income” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. OR - Enrolled in the METCO Program, a grant program funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Overview:
The High School Apprenticeship Challenge facilitates and funds internship opportunities for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged high school students throughout Massachusetts. The program connects employers with students through an online platform and provides funding to enable research institutions and small companies to hire paid interns. For select school districts, the program also offers a pre-internship laboratory training program providing rigorous biotechnology/biomedical and professional skills development.
The Education Cooperative-Internship Certificate Program
Qualifications: Students must complete at least two years of high school to qualify for the program.
Overview:
The Education Cooperative (TEC) Internship Certificate Program is a hands-on career exploration placement program supporting junior and senior high school students; and college students in the Boston Metrowest area. For over 15 years, we have developed outstanding relationships with local businesses, organizations, and public sector employers who serve as mentors for our internship students. TECs Internship Certificate Programs are UNPAID. Students may receive credit for their participation from their district school. Credit is determined by the school the student attends. Students should reach out to their counselor to ask about potential credit.
*This internship requires payment
Boston Leadership Institute - 3 Week Programs
Qualifications: Our three-week programs are for students entering 8th grade through entering college.
Overview:
BLI’s three-week programs provide high-achieving students with an opportunity to explore specialized topics in-depth and gain meaningful research experience in their chosen field. Students can expect to gain research skills crucial for applying to future internships, research positions, and competitive colleges. Many of these programs have been nationally recognized with education awards and are taught by professionals who hold advanced degrees such as PhDs, MDs, and MBAs. Students seeking to attend a three-week program must apply and be accepted by our admissions team.
*This internship most likely requires payment
Boston Leadership Institute - 1 Week STEM Programs
Qualifications: Our one-week courses are designed for rising 8th graders through students entering college.
Overview:
Our one-week classes are geared toward students wanting to dip their toes into a new subject, and allows them to explore potential career paths. One-week classes are introductory classes that do not need applications. You can register right now! Our one-week courses are designed for rising 8th graders through students entering college. One-week classes explore a wide range of subjects including Anatomy, Architecture, Polymer Chemistry, and more!
*This internship requires payment
Veritas AI- AI Fellowship
Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of Python or completion of AI scholars is required.
- We accept high school students and advanced middle school students for the program.
Overview:
Create a novel AI project independently with 1-1 mentorship over 12-15 weeks. Showcase what you’re passionate about with an individual project. This program is entirely online!
*This internship requires payment
Post-Secondary/College
Tufts Medicine - Student Intern
Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program
Overview: Student intern will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a defined project in line with educational goals. Specific tasks and learning objectives will be defined by the student and faculty member.
MTA - Grassroots Campaigns Student Intern
Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled at a Massachusetts public college/university and/or be an active Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM) member.
Overview: The Grassroots Campaign Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Grassroots Campaigns Student Intern (part-time). Our ideal candidate will coordinate the activities of the Legislative Political Action Team (LPAT) and will be responsible for the development and execution of the local and regional LPAT plans.
Mass General Dietetic Internship Program
Qualifications:
- Complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) with a verification statement or declaration of intent from your DPD program - Have a master's degree (completed before the start of the program OR through our affiliated graduate programs) - Enroll in DICAS online centralized internship application (instructions below) - When completing the application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an e-mail address) for each reference. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form. The form will be completed online. Students submitting more than one application will need to use the same individuals as references for each application. - All references should be from persons qualified to give pertinent information. References should address your academic ability and your potential as a dietitian. We prefer a combination of academic and work references from people who know you well. - Applicants who apply to internships using DICAS will be asked to complete a personal statement - For the Mass General application, the ‘personal statement’ should be a letter of application that describes your abilities/achievements in our six criteria areas. The six criteria areas can be viewed under selection criteria and your letter of application MUST demonstrate how you meet these criteria for full consideration of acceptance to the program. The letter should also include your professional and educational goals, how you think Mass General will enable you to reach those goals and why you chose Mass General. It may exceed 1000 words. - Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent from your Didactic program in dietetics and graduate transcripts showing expected date of graduation or date degree was awarded. - The Mass General application fee of $60 payable to Mass General Nutrition & Food Services must be mailed by application deadlines. Checks should be mailed to: Alicia Barry, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Dietetic Internship Director Department of Nutrition & Food Services Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 - Application materials become the property of the Mass General and will not be returned - Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to: DICAS- Transcript Dept PO Box 9118 Watertown, MA 02472
Overview: The Mass General Dietetic Internship is a 10-month (44-week), full-time, comprehensive program that provides interns with a strong dietetics core preparation.
Mass General Aspire Works
Qualifications:
- Adults 18+ years old. - On the autism spectrum with an Asperger profile, or adults who identify with a related social-cognitive profile. - Capable and ready to contribute their technical/professional skills to the workplace. - Motivated to engage in self-reflection and learn. - Driven towards independence. - While our participants are typically skilled in various aspects of a job or task, they often have challenges navigating the social world.
The Aspire Works Internship Program offers structured support to help adults navigate the transition into the workforce and build essential on-the-job skills. Our internship participants are carefully matched with Aspire’s employer partners. Our Career Coaches provide on-going training and consultation, creating positive and fulfilling work experiences for all.
Overview:
Mass General Orthopedic Internship
Qualifications:
All local full-time undergraduate and graduate/medical students are eligible to apply, provided they are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. International students are eligible to apply, provided they meet the J-1 visa requirements. MDs are eligible to apply, provided the meet the funding (and visa, if necessary) requirements. Funding Requirements: - If you are student, actively enrolled in an educational program, you must show a personal bank statement with at least $35,000/year - If you are an MD, no longer enrolled in an educational program, you must show proof of salary from your home institution. This amount must be at least $70,000/year to be compliant with internal policy. Please be aware, if you do not meet the above funding requirements, we will not be able to accept you into this program.
Overview:
Our orthopaedic research has led to transformational changes in patient treatments. Our faculty and staff are working on innovative research developing new materials, improving surgical techniques and designing medical devices. Our clinical research work primarily involves the study of patients who experience orthopaedic injuries and the treatments that help these patients heal from their injuries. Our basic research focuses on biomechanics, biomaterials, and translational research. Candidates should be literate in Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior coursework in statistics and computer science and a basic understanding of Microsoft Access is a plus. Past experience with clinical research is helpful but not required.
One-Year Dental Preliminary Internship
Qualifications: Must be a dental school graduate
Overview:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry preliminary intern is generally a candidate who did not match the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), applied too late or did not apply for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency. The position is for a dental school graduate and would be credentialed at Mass General as a PGY-1 resident with all the same privileges as any other PGY-1 resident.
Sevita - Family Centered Clinician Paid Internship
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related degree that will lead to licensure in counseling. - Completion and proof of a Master’s level practicum. - Previous experience working with children/adolescents (in a clinical or mental health setting preferred). - A valid license and reliable vehicle
Overview:
- Provide person-centered assessments in the areas of behavioral health, education, personality, community engagement, vocational needs, relationships, and family interactions. - Develop service or treatment plans based on assessment of strengths, needs, collaboration with referral agencies, and collaboration with the individual served. - Provide activity and participation-based interventions and approaches developed from training materials, experience, individual and/or families’ successes. - Provide 24/7 coverage for all assigned individuals served and/or families. - Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of individuals and/or families served. - Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, submitted to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner. - Participate in team meetings with peers and collateral team meeting when needed. - Support peer development by addressing areas of concern for professional development and team performance issues. - Provide an aftercare plan for each family/individual served. - Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners from referring/ collateral agencies. Guide the family in their interaction with referring agencies, and other community organizations as needed.
Walgreens - Community Management Intern
Qualifications:
- Should be a Student beginning or completing Senior year towards a Bachelor’s degree - Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) - Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Overview:
- Learn to provide an extraordinary customer experience in retail store setting. - Completes product returns, order voids, customer refunds, cash drops to the safe, and provides change as requested to cash registers. - Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Massachusetts Pirates - Sales Internship
Qualifications:
- 19+ years old - Able to provide own transportation - Strong communication and customer service skills - Organized, detail-oriented - Creative thinker - Capable of working in a fast-paced environment - Can interact successfully with groups from diverse backgrounds - Ability to manage projects from start to finish - Passion for creating memorable experiences for people
Overview:
Massachusetts Pirates Football is offering an opportunity to current college-level students looking to gain real-world sales experience and position themselves for a career in the Hospitality, Events, and/or Sports Industry upon graduation. Our emphasis is to provide significant challenges, varying daily operational requirements, and opportunities for creativity, resourcefulness, and excellence. Our program is based on teaching the fundamentals of sales. These fundamentals include prospecting over the phone and online, setting meetings, running meetings, and closing business. Each rep will work closely with his/her sales manager through each phase as well as the senior leadership team who will help provide guidance. There will be a focus on individual, group, corporate, and youth football sales. The focus of the program will be adjusted based on the needs of the organization. This part-time position is unpaid but has an opportunity for school credit. Our hours are flexible and the ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working in a customer-facing role with strong interpersonal skills.
Massachusetts Pirates - Marketing Internship
Qualifications:
- 19+ years old - Able to provide own transportation - Strong communication and customer service skills - Organized, detail-oriented - Strong writing skills - Creative thinker - Capable of working in a fast-paced environment - Can interact successfully with groups from diverse backgrounds - Ability to manage projects from start to finish - Passion for creating memorable experiences for people
Overview:
The Massachusetts Pirates are a professional football team competing in the Indoor Football League! Our team is growing and we would love to add you to it. Our interns help with the planning and coordination of the Mass Pirates community-related programming. With 8 home games in a season, our interns are involved with promotions and serve as brand ambassadors to current and future fans. This includes attending events that are held at any time and any place in Lowell and surrounding areas. This part-time position is unpaid but has an opportunity for school credit. Our hours are flexible and the ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working in a customer-facing role with strong interpersonal skills.
Other
AEOP Internships
Qualifications:
AEOP Internships are open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. All participants must be currently enrolled in high school or an undergraduate program or have completed a degree from such a program within the last 60 months. Refer to individual position postings for any additional eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Overview:
Interested in pursuing a career in STEM? Want to take the next step in STEM education? As an AEOP intern, you can gain first-hand exposure to the cutting-edge research that’s happening in top university labs and U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers. These paid opportunities will give you a competitive advantage when applying for future career or education opportunities. Work with the mentorship of a professional scientist or engineer, learn about paths in your STEM field of interest, and develop the tools you need to achieve your STEM goals!
AEOP Fellowships
Qualifications:
AEOP Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. All participants must be currently enrolled in a formal post-baccalaureate or graduate program or have completed a degree from such a program within the last 60 months. Refer to individual position postings for any additional eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Overview:
AEOP Fellowships provide paid research opportunities for post-baccalaureate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scientists and engineers (including those who have completed their degree in the past 60 months) in U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers. Projects focus on the most current and cutting-edge future research priorities of the Department of Defense and span a variety of fields.
TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship
Qualifications: No qualifications listed
Overview:
This is a great opportunity for those looking to impact change in their community, refine their activist efforts, strengthen democracy in the United States, and meet other like-minded young people! Interns will collaborate on a variety of tasks, communicate regularly, and meet virtually on a weekly basis. This is a collaborative internship where interns will develop their democratic competency. Interns participate in civic actions, organize voter registration and turnout projects in their communities, perform targeted outreach, engage in advocacy and activism, find and participate in volunteer opportunities together, attend the TurnUp Speaker Series, as well as do civic and activism related research and writing. Most importantly, they will work together to advocate for issues important to young people, fight voter suppression and boost youth voter turnout in the United States. Upon completion, interns are prepared to go forward being civically responsible and engaged activists.