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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Qualifications and Experience

  • Preferred major: Communications, Public Relations, English or similar. However, other majors will be considered if the applicant has relevant interests and skills.

  • Preferred location: Greater Boston or New England

  • Knowledge of email broadcasting tools, including EveryAction.

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, especially for social media

  • Problem-solving and time management skills with an attention to detail.

  • Previous work experience in digital media, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising. Volunteer roles, internships, and co-op positions count!

  • Identify new trends in communications/media and propose ways for TransitMatters to leverage those trends.

  • Proficiency in graphic design software, including Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.

  • Confident self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.

  • Must be passionate about the mission of TransitMatters.

Help TransitMatters build our communications efforts! We’re seeking a talented communicator to join our team for a semester to support our transit advocacy work across Greater Boston and the Commonwealth. A self-starter with strong research, writing, and social media skills who can support our Communications Specialist will do well in this role.

The Communications Intern will be involved in our day-to-day communications, such as:

  • Drafting weekly posts for X, the platform formally known as Twitter and Threads

  • Researching content for Instagram Explainers

  • Compiling and vetting news articles for our newsletters

The Communications Intern will also take on one or more of the following projects:

  • Create and implement a new email strategy

  • Research alternatives to X, the platform formally known as Twitter

TransitMatters is a non-profit organization committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. The position is flexible, 10-20 hours per week. This position begins in mid-January and runs until mid-May. The position offers the opportunity to network with leaders across many sectors, learn about communities across Eastern and Central Massachusetts, transportation policy and equity, and much more!

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
TransitMatters is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. People with multiple marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply, including queer, trans, people with disabilities and/or people of color. TransitMatters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.