Marketing and Communications Intern

Just A Start • Cambridge, MA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing and Communications Intern will support Just A Start’s day-to-day external communications and marketing initiatives. This role focuses on tactical execution including content creation, graphic design, collateral development, social media posting, and storytelling support. Working under the guidance of the Associate Director of Communications, the Intern will help ensure consistent, mission-aligned messaging across all our platforms while maintaining organized communications systems that strengthen Just A Start’s visibility and impact. This is an ideal role for a college student or emerging marketing professional seeking hands-on nonprofit marketing experience.

Requirements

• Strong graphic design skills and visual storytelling ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Canva required
• Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools
• Strong short form content editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple small projects and meet deadlines
• Comfortable communicating with staff, participants, and community partners
• Willingness to ask questions and take initiative

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite preferred
• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related field
• Interest in nonprofit communications and community impact work

Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule social media posts aligned with the organization’s editorial calendar
• Support posting and formatting content across digital platforms
• Monitor engagement and flag comments or messages requiring follow-up
• Short form content editing
• Assist in designing social media graphics, flyers, recruitment materials, and event collateral
• Support formatting and design of newsletters, invitations, and digital campaigns
• Ensure materials align with Just A Start’s brand standards
• Assist in conducting interviews with program participants, residents, and partners
• Help maintain and organize the organization’s story bank including quotes, testimonials, and impact highlights
• Track photo releases and maintain organized digital assets
• Help identify opportunities to elevate participant and resident voices
• Maintain shared communications calendars and project trackers
• Assist with proofreading and copy editing across materials
• Coordinate with program staff to gather information for marketing requests

Benefits

• Hands on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications
• Exposure to integrated communications strategy within a mission driven organization
• Portfolio ready design and writing samples
• Mentorship from the Associate Director of Communications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed