Marlborough Opens Applications for Summer Internships

The city's Mayor's Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience in local government.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The City of Marlborough, Massachusetts is inviting local students and college-aged individuals to apply for its Mayor's Summer Internship Program. The internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience and build professional skills while working alongside staff across several city departments. The program runs from June through August, with participants working up to 25 hours a week for $15 per hour.

Why it matters

The internship program provides young adults an opportunity to get involved in local government and gain valuable work experience. It also benefits the city by bringing in additional support for important projects and tasks across multiple departments.

The details

The Mayor's Summer Internship Program is open to college-aged individuals who recently graduated from high school, are currently in college, are in the workforce or are taking a gap year. Interns can choose from several fields they are interested in, including Services, Information Technology, Conservation and Sustainability, Recreation, Building/Construction/Code Enforcement, Human Resources, Legal and Election Management/City Records. Applications are now open and will close on Monday, Apr. 6. To apply, candidates must submit the application, cover letter, resume and one reference letter.

  • The internship program runs from June through August 2026.
  • Applications for the program are open now and will close on April 6, 2026.

The players

J. Christian Dumais

The Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts, who said the internship program has been inspiring to see students excited to contribute to municipal government.

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What they’re saying

“It continues to be inspiring to see students excited to contribute to municipal government through our internship program. The interns gain hands-on experience working alongside our dedicated staff, and at the same time, their contributions help support important projects and tasks across multiple departments.”

— J. Christian Dumais, Mayor (Patch)

What’s next

The city will review applications and select the participants for the 2026 Mayor's Summer Internship Program by the end of April.

The takeaway

The Mayor's Summer Internship Program in Marlborough provides a valuable opportunity for young adults to gain hands-on experience in local government and contribute to important city initiatives, while also benefiting the municipality through the interns' support.