“After learning about Charles Group Consulting and its internship program, I knew I wanted to pursue the chance to join the team. A firm that largely serves nonprofits and membership-based organizations in the policy realm aligned perfectly with my background as a macro social worker. This opportunity allowed me to witness and take part in all the work that is put into ensuring these nonprofits can continue serving the community.
As a macro social worker, I wanted to learn how social services fit into the realm of state government and the impact of that involvement. I have learned so much about Massachusetts policy and the importance of all the organizations we serve.
I love the style in which CGC operates its intern program - questions are always welcome. I have absolutely loved my time here, and I can safely say I have learned skills and practices I will take everywhere I go.
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Internship Opportunities
Charles Group Consulting is always seeking energetic, bright, resourceful, and capable interns to assist our firm in providing exceptional service to our clients. Candidates should be highly motivated and have strong interpersonal skills. Interns will assist the firm in all aspects of government affairs consulting and will have a unique opportunity to shadow our professional lobbyists at the Massachusetts State House. Responsibilities may include:
Writing for our client-tailored newsletter
Visiting offices in the State House to perform literature drops and speak on behalf of client issues
Drafting memos, press briefings, or other literature
Performing research or organizational tasks for clients
Given the importance of in-person events and our interns’ role in facilitating work at the State House, we do require that are interns are able to commute to our Boston office at least once a week.
While most of our interns are pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in political science, public policy, or law, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and degree levels. For interns pursuing unpaid internships, we are happy to assist with any requirements needed to fulfill course credit.
Past interns have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including law, public health, public policy, nonprofits, and federal and state government.
Our internship programs run as follows to align with university semesters:
Spring: January - May
Summer: June - August
Fall: September - December
We expect interns to typically commit to 15-18 hours a week of scheduled work, but have accommodated as low as 12 hours and as high as 24 hours. Please note in your application if you have specific constraints.
Albie Sherman Intern Scholarship - $2500 Semester Stipend
Charles Group offers ONE intern scholarship per semester, named the Albie Sherman Scholarship after founder Charles Glick’s wonderful mentor. Albie was the long-time vice-chancellor at the UMass Medical School and a prominent fixture at the Massachusetts State House through his work. CGC awards this scholarship to interns who honor Albie by demonstrating their commitment to outstanding public service, meaningful advocacy, and uplifting of those in need.
To apply for the scholarship, please submit an additional one-page letter expressing why you believe public service and advocacy to be crucial to the political sphere, and additionally share your own experience in these areas. Please note in your application email that you are applying for the scholarship, and whether you are able to pursue the internship without this financial accommodation.
Spring 2025 Internship Applications are CLOSED.
The Summer internship application period will open in April. DO NOT submit an application until this period officially opens, or your application will NOT be reviewed.
To apply, please send a résumé, cover letter, and scholarship application (if interested) to:
Abby Clifford
aclifford@charlesgroupconsulting.com
