Fall 2025: Small Business Development Internship

Who we are: The Executive Office of Economic Development prioritizes economic opportunity for residents, collaborative leadership in communities, and an environment that supports job creation and business growth.  

Program Overview: 

The Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) is offering an exciting professional work experience for enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate and graduate students who are Massachusetts residents or enrolled in an institution of higher learning in Massachusetts.   This program will give students from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in public service and gain additional skills in a medium that will help build lifelong attributes.  Teamwork, organizational capabilities, problem-solving, and accountability are among the skillsets you will learn as part of a robust economy-based environment.  As an EOED Intern, you will be at the forefront of an energetic, fast-paced, and ever-changing governmental atmosphere. 

Small Business Development

The Massachusetts Office of Business Development assists businesses relocating to Massachusetts as well as businesses wishing to expand their current operations, with specific attention being paid to jobs created, jobs retained, and capital invested. Our team provides a highly responsive, central point of contact that facilitates access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs.

You must be ready and willing to commit 2-4 days a week (Minimum 12-24 hours a week for Fall internship) or as per your supervisor and/or business need.

The internship program will run from approximately September 2025, through December 2025.  Interviews will be held both in-person and/or virtually. 

$18 - $21 an hour - Salary is compensable with work experience and education level.  

*Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. *

The paid internship program may offer a hybrid work schedule.

You Will Have the Opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in helping with launching a multi-cultural small business support conference.
• Help organize a workshop for small business owners.
• Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute efficiently.
• Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
• Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
• Build peer networks and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
• Demonstrate your performance and ability to join a government agency.

Skills & Expertise:

• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply
• Small business background preferred
• Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.