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Communications Intern

Boston Harbor Now
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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
 

Boston Harbor Now (BHN) is an organization committed to re-establishing Boston as one of the world’s truly great coastal cities – ensuring a vibrant, welcoming and resilient Boston Harbor, waterfront, and islands for everyone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals who work closely with public agencies, communities, and private and non-profit partners.
 

As a member of the Communications Team, the COMMUNICATIONS INTERN will support a range of projects focusing on increasing awareness of and engagement with Boston’s waterfront resources, including the Boston Harborwalk and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. 

 

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.

This is a seasonal position from June through August (11 weeks). The work schedule is typically Monday through Thursday, including occasional weekend and evening requirements. 
 

Responsibilities
 

  • 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
  • Support the redesign of the Boston Harborwalk Webtool project with meeting planning, stakeholder outreach, and data aggregation
  • 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 takes initiative and 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

 

Work Hours and Expectations

Boston Harbor Now is currently working in a hybrid setting. 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 an 11-week period between June 2 - August 13. Students and non-traditional applicants are welcome to apply.

 

Benefits and Salary
 

Hourly, non-exempt employee; $18.5/hour working an average of 30 hours/week for 11 weeks ($6,105 for 330 total hours). Sick time and paid holidays (e.g. Fourth of July) included. Paid 30 minute lunch breaks included in shifts 6.5 hours or longer.
 

How to Apply
 

Upload your resume/CV and cover letter and complete the online application form https://forms.gle/cn7XKJ9x1QrjVFuh7. Please title your uploaded files as such: “Firstname_Lastname_Resume” and “Firstname_Lastname_CoverLetter”.
 

Boston Harbor Now is committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive hiring process. We encourage candidates to share any access needs or accommodation requests when applying so they can fully participate in the interview process. We encourage applicants to respond in their own voice. Clear, thoughtful responses that reflect your experience and perspective are most valuable to our review process.

Applications close April 27, 2026