Academic Year 2025-2026 Graduate Internship

The Office of Government Relations works with policy decision-makers at the local, state, and national levels to uphold the hospital's mission of providing exceptional clinical care, research, and training for pediatric providers. We work with our partners within the legislature and throughout the community to develop and advocate for policy solutions to keep young people safe and healthy.

Schedule: Sept 2025-May 2026 - 20 hrs per week during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday. Hybrid format, in-person at least 1 day a week (min of 5 hrs & Tuesday is preferred). We cannot accommodate interns for 1 semester only.
Location: Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215
This is a paid position: $17.50-$22.00/hour; salary is determined by education level.
The Government Relations (Graduate) Intern will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Government Relations team to advance hospital legislative priorities, through direct lobbying of legislators, grassroots organizing, and leading high-impact projects to advance bills related to pediatric healthcare access including Medicaid, social determinants of health and health related social needs, racial equity and social justice, behavioral health, and pediatric research
• Managing and assisting with legislative and budget priority tracking and analysis
• Supporting execution of advocacy events with support from Government Relations Specialists ranging in size from 25 - 300+ participants
• Contributing, planning, and executing tours and events designed to educate government officials and community leaders about the Hospital
• Creating infographics for advocacy initiatives and digital communications
• Preparing voter registration and voter education materials
• Attending relevant coalition, legislative, and community meetings, taking notes and maintaining records as requested
• Monitoring departmental CRM databases
• Collaborating with team members to facilitate child health advocacy trainings for hospital staff, volunteers, and patient families
• Researching and writing policy briefings for hospital leaders and elected officials
• Providing minimal admin support to team members, such as tracking advocacy efforts and scheduling meetings with elected officials
• Creating visually appealing infographics for digital media advocacy

To qualify, you must have:

• Current enrollment in a graduate program (Public Health, Political Science, Communications, Public Policy and Macro Social Work Practice) for the 2025-2026 academic year
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for child health policy, equity, and legislative advocacy
• Preferred attributes include:
  • A demonstrated commitment, through practice or advocacy, to equity, inclusion, social justice, and community engagement
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, research, and time management skills
  • Ability to work well in teams and independently
  • A strong interest to develop the following competencies:
    • Legislative, budget, and regulatory advocacy
    • Communications
    • Grassroots advocacy and education
    • Research
    • Hospital and departmental operations

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.