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Groma · 4 months ago

Policy Summer Associate (2026)

Boston

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Groma is a real estate and technology startup in Boston focused on innovative blockchain investing and community development. They are seeking a Policy Summer Associate to conduct policy research and writing to inform their approach to public policy issues, collaborating with the executive team and external stakeholders.

Information TechnologyReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Research policy topics under the direction of the Policy Architect

Monitor relevant policy changes at the municipal, state, and federal level

Produce research output for presentation to the Groma team and to external parties. This will include:

Position papers

Blog posts

Educational briefings for other team members

Analyses of impacts of different state and municipal policies to help Groma plan its expansion

Collaborate with the Policy Architect and the executive team to determine how to operationalize research findings with other Groma teams, including engineering, acquisitions, and property management

Develop relationships with external stakeholders via in-person meetings, video calls, and written communications (this will include policymakers, academics, journalists, and activists)

Qualification

Policy researchPresentation skillsWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementComputer skillsAnalytical skillsOral communication

Required

Academic background in policy research or other rigorous analytical role

Exceptional knowledge of relevant policy issues

Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational, time management, and computer skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Early stage equity in a quickly growing startup

5% 401k match

Fully covered commuter passes for bus, subway, boat, or commuter rail

Competitive Paid Time Off

13 official company holidays

1 floating holiday: We recognize that there are lots of holidays that are meaningful to different people in different ways and we want to celebrate that by enabling team members to have the time/space to commemorate those days however is appropriate, and using it as an opportunity - if they’d like to - to share the meaning of that day with the broader team

A beautiful office in downtown Boston with a gym, locker rooms, game room, rooftop garden, and several catered lunches a week