Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Intern | 2026 Treasury Spring Internship Program

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General ("Treasury")

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. In this role, the intern will work closely with the Policy and Legislation team as well as the Communications and the Small Business Initiative teams.

Office Location: 1 Center Plaza Boston, MA 02108

Program duration: February 9, 2026 – May 18, 2026

About the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust"), an agency within the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General, provides cities, towns, and other eligible borrowers across the Commonwealth with below-market rate loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The Trust manages two major programs: the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Since its inception, the Trust's SRF loan programs have provided nearly $9.6 billion in loans to approximately 300 borrowers to protect and preserve public health and meet environmental standards.

Position Summary

We are seeking energetic, responsible interns to join the Trust for the spring, term.

In this position, interns will gain valuable experience in public administration, policy, and finance while directly supporting the Trust's program operations. Interns will complete a series of mini-projects aligned with the Trust's ongoing activities and will work alongside Program Associates (PAs), the staff members who serve as the Trust's primary contact with borrowers and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).

This structure ensures that interns contribute to meaningful organizational work, gain practical insight into Trust operations, and develop skills that may translate into future employment opportunities at the Trust.

Example Projects & Activities

Mini-Project Assignments:

• Draft Highlight Projects for the Annual Report, Green Bond Report, and/or Official Statement.
• Prepare and cleanup project descriptions for Board meetings and the Official Statement.
• Develop borrower or program case studies for the Trust's website.
• Contribute to outreach planning efforts.
• Support the Trust's file transfer project by assisting with the organization of records.

Programmatic Assignments:

• Shadow Program Associates learning day-to-day operations and borrower communications.
• Assist with preparation of Board meeting packages and follow-up tasks.
• Provide support to Program Associates on loan documentation, borrower monitoring, and other ongoing tasks.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Rising juniors, rising seniors, college students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to perform basic quantitative analysis.
• Familiarity with government programs, regulations, or laws (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency in MS Office Software, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience or familiarity with agentic AI models (Large Language Models), (preferred but not required).

Program Benefits

• Work directly with Trust staff and leadership.
• Gain practical experience in intergovernmental finance and operations.
• Learn the loan and bonding processes central to the Trust's mission.
• Develop skills relevant to public administration and policy careers.

Application Requirements

An updated résumé and cover letter are required for submission. A writing sample may be included but is optional.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee's spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee's household.

Official Title: Intern

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Job: Administrative Services

Agency: Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Oct 9, 2025, 9:04:59 AM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Hourly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Swee Lin Wong

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes