Intern, Office of the President

The Boston Foundation • Boston, MA

5h • $20 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boston Foundation is seeking an intern to join the Office of the President team. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about and contribute to the Boston Foundation during President & CEO Lee Pelton’s leadership. The intern will assist with research, the preparation of briefings and meeting materials, and provide general operations support under the direction and guidance of Office of the President staff members. In conjunction with their work and projects, the intern will have the opportunity to develop and achieve professional learning and development goals with the support of the Associate Director.

This role will work in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work for a total of 10-15 hours per week for a minimum of 42 weeks with possibility for extension.

Requirements

• High School, GED, HiSet or equivalent credential or relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to organize, express, and communicate ideas in a clear, succinct, and accurate manner;
• Ability to successfully prioritize tasks;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully translate research into summary briefings and talking points;
• Capacity to integrate into all functional areas while autonomously leading one’s work;
• Ability to work with evolving priorities and timelines;
• Creative and critical thinking skills;

Nice To Haves

• Interest in current affairs, social justice, civic leadership and/or philanthropy strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on community partners, both individuals and organizations, and issues and opportunities related to inequity and closing the equity gap in Boston;
• Prepare weekly news briefings, keeping Senior Mangagement up-to-date on current issues;
• Translate research into summary briefings and talking points;
• Assist with keeping content and materials up to date on internal digital dashboards; and
• Assist with general operations for the Office of the President.
• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED