Your organization benefits from the skills, drive, and knowledge of an emerging public policy expert. In return, our students gain relevant hands-on experience, put their HKS training to work, and deepen their understanding of professional fields and sectors where they may steer their careers after graduation.
Summer internships typically run 8 to 12 weeks, from late May through August. We will work with you to design suitable roles if your organization does not have internships as part of its organizational structure.
Getting Started
- Read our summer internship guidelines and create an opportunity that moves your work forward, utilizing the skills and experience of an HKS student.
- Determine your timeline. Our students actively look for internships from December to April; however, we will gladly promote your internship opportunities to meet your hiring timeline.
- Determine whether your internship positions are paid. HKS may provide limited summer funding support for students in unpaid internships in the public or nonprofit sector; however, they must have offers in hand by mid-March to be eligible to apply.
- Post internships on JACK or email them to us.
Contact Us
Contact our employer relations team for information or how to connect with our students.
I pursued an opportunity to move to Manila to help a local nonprofit organization launch an agricultural development program for coconut farmers.
Carolyn Fallert MPA/ID MBA 2018
The Dukakis Summer Fellows Program is an opportunity for U.S. governors' offices to engage HKS students. A Summer Dukakis Fellow serves for 10 to 12 weeks in a governor's executive office.
Host a Summer Intern
Our students are active during the summer, putting their training to work to deepen their understanding and apply new skills.