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Legislative Affairs Co-op Fall 2026
Position Summary
The Legislative Affairs co-op will report directly to the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs and work as part of the Legislative Affairs Team to support their ongoing projects. This can include preparation for public meetings, communicating about projects such as the NeedhamNewton Bridge, and providing administrative support to the team. Other aspects of the co-op may include responding to public inquiries and conferring with staff in order to exchange information to coordinate efforts and to obtain information concerning projects and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Take-aways at the End of the Co-op
The selected candidate will be able to
About MassDOT
The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation, MassDOT, takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOTs divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters Planning & Enterprise Services provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four divisions.
Position Summary
The Legislative Affairs co-op will report directly to the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs and work as part of the Legislative Affairs Team to support their ongoing projects. This can include preparation for public meetings, communicating about projects such as the NeedhamNewton Bridge, and providing administrative support to the team. Other aspects of the co-op may include responding to public inquiries and conferring with staff in order to exchange information to coordinate efforts and to obtain information concerning projects and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Take-aways at the End of the Co-op
The selected candidate will be able to
About MassDOT
The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation, MassDOT, takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOTs divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters Planning & Enterprise Services provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four divisions.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled, however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate, and current resume and application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
An Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth 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.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.