Internships and Career Preparation

A Simmons education within the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences extends beyond the classroom. 

As a student in one of our programs, you will gain real-world experience that will leverage you for success for years to come. Experiential learning — such as internships and student-faculty projects — will sharpen your skills, refine your career interests, build your resume, and develop important relationships.

Recent Internships

Here is a sampling of just some internships completed by students in the Gwen Ifill School.

  • AE Events
  • Hollywood Agency
  • Viewpoint Creative
  • MA Caucus of Women Legislators
  • MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth
  • Geaux Network
  • Back on my Feet
  • Simmons University Department of Social Work
  • Simmons University Alumni Network
  • Harvard Athletics
  • Boston Center for the Arts
  • Copley Health Alliance
  • Simmons University: Trustman Art Gallery
  • French Library: Alliance Francaise of Boston and Cambridge
  • Simmons University: Sociology Department
  • Emerson College Career Development Center
  • Boston Children's Hospital Trust
  • Simmons University: Wellness and Recreation
  • Simmons University: Office of Accessibility
  • Jumpstart
  • Town of Clinton, CT
  • Winston Prouty, Brattleboro VT
  • Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston
  • Simmons University: Student Driven Media
  • MA State House
  • Democratic National Committee (Washington DC)
  • Massachusetts Democratic Party
  • eThekwini Municipality International Relations
  • Higher Heights for America
  • Commonwealth Corporation
  • NFI Massachusetts
  • Rank the Vote
  • MA Governor's Office
  • Higher Heights for America
  • Barbara Lee Fellowship 
  • Fenway Community Center