Communications Internship

About the Position:

The Communications Intern will support Boston Harbor Now’s digital engagement, primarily through newsletters, social media, and websites. As a member of the communications team, the Communications Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of staff and partners to source and develop engaging content for our digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and eager to learn, has an interest in non-profit communications, and is excited to share Boston’s waterfront resources with others.

Responsibilities include:

– Assembling email campaigns via Mailchimp platform for Boston Harbor Now and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
– Monitoring social media metrics and supporting development of social media content as needed
– Updating content and calendars on WordPress websites
– Marketing public programs and events through calendar listings and social media posts
– Helping to track and summarize engagement metrics
– Attending BHN events and documenting them through photos, video, and testimonials
– Creation of social media graphics and flyers
– Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

– Background in communications, marketing, and / or public outreach and engagement
– Experience with common social media platforms such as facebook, instagram, and LinkedIn
– Experience developing email campaigns is desirable
– Experience in graphic design or other media production is desirable
– A combination of relevant work/educational experience.

Other credentials, traditional and nontraditional, and experience are considered and appreciated.

The Ideal Candidate:

– Is highly organized, has attention to detail, and enjoys learning new systems
– Is a self-starter who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with a wide range of staff, partners, and stakeholders
– Is familiar with Boston and / or Boston waterfront neighborhoods
– Is interested in growing their career in communications or non-profits At Boston Harbor Now, we recognize that experience can be gained in various ways: lived, professional, volunteer, and other experiences.

Work Hours and Expectations Boston Harbor Now is currently working in a hybrid setting. Work will mainly take place at Boston Harbor Now’s offices in Charlestown, as well as at programs and events in downtown Boston and on the Boston Harbor Islands. Some duties may also take place remotely from a home office during agreed-upon hours. Candidates will need to provide their own laptop and internet connection while performing remote duties. Some evening and weekend work is required in order to be part of our public-facing programs and events.

This position has an expected time commitment of 30 hours per week for a 10-week period between June 2 – August 8. 

Salary and Benefits Hourly, non-exempt employee at $18 / hour.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Boston Harbor Now is an intentionally diverse workplace. We are intentional about hiring, developing, and retaining diverse people at all levels. We don’t just accept differences- we celebrate them, we value them, we promote them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, volunteers, supporters, partners, and community. We recognize that people bring their personal histories to work and that we make better decisions when we include a wide range of experiences and opinions. Diversity refers not only to race and gender but also to an array of human differences including: culture, ethnicity, geography, socio-economic position, ability, sexual orientation, background, perspective, and more that exist in the community and are reflected in the workforce. We value using an equity lens to manage the organization and create spaces for conversations on equity and belonging, and ongoing staff and board engagement and empowerment to redesign policies, practices, services and programs. Boston Harbor Now strongly believes that diversity plays an essential role in our mission, fostering innovation and creativity, attracting the best candidates to our team, and enhancing our ability to serve. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume as a single pdf attachment to [email protected] and include “Communications Intern – Last Name” in the email subject line. It is important to us that the hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.