MWI Internship Overview and Application
Our internships are currently full, you are encouraged to apply for an internship that will start Summer 2025.
MWI provides interns with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of mediation, ombuds services, and negotiation at a dynamic ADR firm. Although MWI internships are unpaid, interns are provided with opportunities to participate in MWI mediation and negotiation trainings, network with ADR professionals, and where appropriate, co-mediate cases. All internships are conducted remotely.
Who You Are
You are confident, outgoing, and have a desire to invest your skills and energy into a dynamic dispute resolution firm. You have strong interpersonal skills, tenacity and have the ability to get the job done. You are able to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and are committed to spending a minimum of 15 hours per week for a minimum of three months.
MWI proudly welcomes university students and adult learners to our internship program. We welcome interns from all backgrounds and strongly encourage bilingual applicants to apply.
MWI Internship – General Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow through with short and long-term projects in a timely manner
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently and/or as part of a team
Roles and Responsibilities
MWI customizes internships according to the skills and interests of prospective interns and depending on the current needs of the organization. Potential responsibilities are listed below:
- Convene Court-referred cases to mediation
- Analyze data and compile reports on mediations conducted and workshop evaluations
- Assist with the design and production of marketing materials
- Update and create PowerPoint presentations for clients
- Observe client consultations and mediations
- Assist with Ombuds research
- Case entry into Salesforce
- Assist with the maintenance of an online mediation scheduling system for MWI’s mediation panels
Should you have questions, please contact Clarice Parsons at cparsons@mwi.org or 617-895-4030.
MWI Internship Program Application
Please complete and submit the application below and we will contact you in two business days.
