Marketing and Communications Intern – Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 (2 semesters)
Marketing and Communications Intern – Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 (2 semesters)
The Communications team (Creative, Database Marketing, Marketing and Public Relations) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), promotes the MFA’s collection, exhibitions and programs through outreach to local, national and international press, print and digital advertising, management of social media channels with over 1.3 million followers, and email marketing.
The team is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern with strong writing skills and an interest in pursuing a career in communications. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Officer and through mentorship from a team of experienced professionals and experience in a fast-paced environment, the intern will become integrated into the daily operations of the Marketing and Communications team, gaining valuable practical skills and workplace experience. The student will gain valuable practical skills for a future career in communications. They will also have opportunities to grow their professional networks through interactions with colleagues and interns from departments across the Museum.
This internship may be extended into the spring 2025 semester at the discretion of the department and based on the availability of the candidate. The ideal candidate must commit to working onsite up to 21 hours a week, within the 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday parameters, from September 13, through December 13, 2024 – and potentially through April 25, 2025. (There will also be a break from Dec 20, 2024, through Jan 20, 2025. Up to 4 hours per week may be completed remotely with prior approval of the mentor.) The 21 weekly hours includes attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 6, and Dec 13.
The selected intern will be paid at a rate of $ 16.80 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy. (The subsidy is subject to taxes.)
As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program.
Essential Responsibilities
- Brainstorm and create original content for the MFA’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Threads
- Assist in coordinating influencer outreach
- Assist in pre-planning of exhibition marketing by researching data, background and images to help build marketing plans/briefs
- Learn project management tools to initiate social media posts, promotional emails, and marketing campaigns
- Assist with on-site events such as press previews, marketing events, and photo/video shoots
- Serve as off-site point of contact and facilitator for 8-12 community events where the MFA will require a brand presence. Will require work outside of the 9am-5pm museum schedule.
- Organize inventory of merch and prepare packages for events, partners, and journalists.
- Pull advertising samples for proofing and archiving
- Assist in preparing wrap-up reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Brainstorm new marketing and tourism partnerships
- Attend events and conferences with staff members to promote tourism initiatives and upcoming exhibitions
- Assist with promotion of MFA events through event listings and track performance
- *Prepare and offer a 3–5-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program concurrent with the internship period. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors (class of 2026 or 2025)
- Strong interest in art and the museum industry
- Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok and interest in staying on top of trending topics and platform updates
- Proven ability to work efficiently as part of a team and independently
- Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Confidence to take initiative and pitch new ideas and content
- Ability to commit to work onsite up to 21 hours a week, within the 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday parameters, from Sept 13, through Dec 13, 2024 - and potentially through April 25, 2025. (There will also be a break from Dec 20, 2024, through Jan 20, 2025. Up to 4 hours per week may be completed remotely with prior approval of the mentor.) The 21 weekly hours includes attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 6, and Dec 13
- Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Sept 13, 2024, 10am to 3:30pm.
How to Apply
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Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must include all of the following:
- the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application)
- how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals
- why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship
- any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview
- your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone
- *do not include additional documents unless specifically requested within the description
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Upload the single document as your resume via the ADP portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before Aug 16.
- Do not include any additional documents unless explicitly requested in the description.
- Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document is required for each position.
**Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application. Applications not conforming to these guidelines may be deemed ineligible.