Advocacy Intern

The Greater Boston Food • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advocacy Intern supports GBFB’s government relations and grassroots advocacy efforts, focusing on strengthening community engagement and advancing policies that improve food access across Eastern Massachusetts. The role provides hands-on experience in legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition building, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public policy. The Intern works closely with the Senior Public Policy Manager and collaborates across GBFB’s External Affairs team. The position is part-time, 10–15 hours per week, hybrid, and requires travel based on business needs. The start date is flexible within the period January 25, 2027, to May 14, 2027.

Requirements

• 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 deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community members, coalition partners, and external stakeholders.
• Comfort with public speaking, facilitation, or presenting, or a strong interest in developing these skills.
• Commitment to advancing equitable access to nutritious food and addressing the root causes of hunger.
• Demonstrates the required digital competencies for effective use of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advocacy, organizing, government relations, community engagement, communications, or nonprofit work.
• Experience conducting policy or legislative research.
• Experience developing communications, presentations, or training materials.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts state government and the legislative process.
• Experience working with communities directly affected by food insecurity or other economic and social inequities.

Responsibilities

• Support GBFB’s grassroots advocacy program, including advocacy trainings, Massachusetts State House lobby days, and digital advocacy strategies.
• Develop and facilitate advocacy trainings and resources for community members and agency partners, including preparing neighbors with lived experience of hunger for legislative meetings and public advocacy opportunities.
• Support state and federal policy priorities through legislative research, policy analysis, and the development of briefing materials, talking points, and other advocacy resources.
• Coordinate legislative meetings, coalition activities, advocacy events, and stakeholder outreach with elected officials, agency partners, and community organizations.
• Develop advocacy communications for internal and external audiences, translating public policy changes, food security data, and community stories into compelling messaging and digital content.
• Research GBFB’s policy priorities, including federal nutrition programs, local food purchasing, and policies addressing the root causes of food insecurity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern