Campaign Intern
About the Campaign
Connor Murray is a young, progressive Democrat running to represent the 18th Essex District in the Massachusetts state legislature. His priorities include healthcare and education reform, affordable clean energy, and ensuring Massachusetts remains a safe and inclusive place to live for everyone who calls the Bay State home. The district consists of parts of Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury, and Boxford.
Job Summary
The Murray Committee is seeking high school and college students interested in learning about political campaigning and state-level government. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with the candidate and his core staff in areas of critical importance to campaign success including communications and field operations. They will develop skills necessary for a career in public service through direct contact with voters, activists, town administrators, elected leaders, and other stakeholders.
The campaign is currently hiring for the summer. Work with the campaign will begin on June 1st and end at the beginning of your fall semester. Compensation consists of a $200 stipend for continuing education and paid opportunities for professional development. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and interviews for the summer will take place the week of May 25th. Summer interns will have the opportunity to reapply in the fall.
The campaign expects 8-15 hours of participation per week and is flexible to accommodate busy schedules. Hours will be approved each week by the campaign manager. Letters of recommendation and course credit are available pending approval by your school. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with ties to the district.
- ·Location: Andover, MA
- Timeline: June 1st 2026 through the beginning of your fall semester
- Job description: Interns will assist the candidate and his team with event staffing, communications, direct voter contact, and other essential aspects of campaign strategy.
Responsibilities
- Track fundraising in real-time
- Assist with field operations
- Volunteer recruitment and training
- Event planning and execution
- Social media management
- Staffing the candidate at meetings and events
- Assist the campaign manager with full-scale operations and coordination
Application Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in progressive politics, government, or communications
- Knowledge of relevant local and state issues
- Comfortability interacting directly with local residents on behalf of the candidate
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
How to apply: Fill out the internship application form on www.murray4ma.com. If you have a resume and cover letter, email them to murray4ma@gmail.com with the subject line “Intern Application."
Job type: Internship (In-person, remote, and hybrid options)
Pay: $200 stipend for continuing education and paid professional development