Internship Program
Intern with Massachusetts Peace Action.
MAPA works with students who want hands-on experience in organizing, advocacy, communications, legislative work, research, and movement-building.
Internship Details
Hands-on experience in peace movement work
Interns work with MAPA staff, issue teams, and volunteers on campaign support, communications, events, legislative action, organizing, and public education.
At least 30 hours per week for at least 3 months. Stipend: $350 per month.
At least 10 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Stipend: $750 on completion.
Fall: September to December. Spring: February to May. Summer: May to August.
The internship works best for students with flexible schedules who can set regular office hours and occasionally attend evening or weekend programs.
Intern Roles
Choose a track that fits your interests
Each track is practical. Interns should expect real support work, regular communication, and a small-team nonprofit environment.
Campaign Intern
Join a campaign organizing group and help with planning, publicity, communications, organizing, and advocacy.
- Gaza Israel Peace Campaign
- Ukraine: A Time for Peace
- Nuclear war and climate change
- Fund the People, Not the Pentagon
Legislative Intern
Support MAPA’s legislative agenda through research, outreach, scorecards, lobby meetings, and supporter communications.
- Attend lobby meetings
- Update legislative scorecards
- Contact legislative offices
- Write supporter updates
Media Intern
Help MAPA communicate through social media, web content, newsletters, news releases, photography, video, and digital campaigns.
- Write e-alerts and articles
- Create social content
- Support WordPress updates
- Produce graphics or videos
Organizing / Fundraising Intern
Support donor outreach, fundraising events, campus organizing, grant research, and relationship-building with allied groups.
- Track donors and prospects
- Assist fundraising events
- Organize a campus Peace Action club
- Build community relationships
All Interns
What interns do
- Work with MAPA staff and other interns.
- Join at least one issue-specific working group.
- Assist with outreach, tabling, mailings, data entry, vigils, rallies, and office tasks.
- Attend, assist, and learn at MAPA-sponsored events.
- Read a book on one MAPA issue and report on it during the term.
You Should Bring
What MAPA looks for
- Commitment to grassroots organizing for progressive social change.
- Understanding of U.S. militarism and its global and domestic effects.
- Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Desire to work as part of a small grassroots team.
- Schedule flexibility for some nights, weekends, or holidays.
Course Credit
Need college credit?
MAPA can help structure an internship that is part of a course for college credit. Include the course requirements and any school deadlines when you contact MAPA.
Volunteer Corps
Interested in volunteering with MAPA?
When you join the Volunteer Corps, you are indicating an interest in being more actively involved and hands-on in working for peace.