About the role#
The Advocacy Intern supports the government relations and grassroots advocacy efforts at The Greater Boston Food Bank. You will work with the Senior Public Policy Manager to strengthen community engagement and advance policies that improve food access across Eastern Massachusetts. This role is a part-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term, running from January 25, 2027, to May 14, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the grassroots advocacy program, including trainings, lobby days, and digital strategies.
- Develop and facilitate resources for community members and agency partners.
- Prepare neighbors with lived experience of hunger for legislative meetings and advocacy opportunities.
- Conduct legislative research and policy analysis to support state and federal priorities.
- Create briefing materials, talking points, and advocacy resources.
- Coordinate legislative meetings, coalition activities, advocacy events, and stakeholder outreach.
- Develop communications for internal and external audiences that interpret policy impacts through data and community stories.
- Research policy topics such as federal nutrition programs and local food purchasing.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Experience in public policy and advocacy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Comfort with public speaking, facilitation, or presenting.
- A commitment to advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community members, and coalition partners.
- Digital competencies for effective use of office technologies.
- Preferred: Experience in organizing, government relations, or nonprofit work, familiarity with the Massachusetts legislative process, and experience working with communities affected by economic or social inequities.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid role based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The position requires 10 to 15 hours per week.
- Travel is required based on business needs.
- Physical requirements include the ability to work in an office environment, sit for up to 3 hours at a time, and lift up to 25 pounds.
About The Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank is a hunger-relief organization based in Boston. Founded in 1981, it operates as a member of the Feeding America network. The organization manages a distribution network of over 600 partner agencies across Eastern Massachusetts. It distributes more than 104 million pounds of food annually to support local food pantries, shelters, and community programs.
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