Public Sector Internship

Job Description

Public Sector Internship | Verizon

The Tone:
This is a Public Sector Internship at Verizon, located in Boston, MA. Verizon powers and empowers how people live, work, and play by connecting them to what brings them joy, driving innovation, creativity, and impact. The Public Sector organization delivers essential connections and critical solutions to state, local, and education clients, supporting first responders and enhancing community services. This internship offers a chance to apply your degree concepts, contribute creative energy to high-impact projects, and gain practical field experience from day one.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Boston, MA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Public Sector organization
• Mission: This person will contribute to delivering critical solutions to clients in the state, local, and education sectors by applying their degree concepts to high-impact projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Development: Partner with the sales team to unlock new business and close sales.
• Account Management: Identify strategies to grow the business with existing customers.
• Product Marketing: Craft compelling programs about products to engage and “wow” customers.
• Client Solutions: Collaborate with the team to resolve customer problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Market Intelligence: Provide competitive product and market research support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Sales, Business, Political Science, Marketing, Communications/Public Relations, or a related major, with an expected completion date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Experience: Ability to participate in a 10-week hybrid internship from June 2026 to August 2026, working a full-time schedule. Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship. Willingness to work in Boston, MA, and willingness to travel and relocate.
• Skills: A motivated self-starter who is flexible, dependable, and learns quickly, thriving in new challenges and varying environments.
• Bonus: Strong analytical skills, communication, leadership, and presentation skills. Previous experience interacting with customers. Experience with or knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, market research, and sales.