Marketing and Promotions Undergraduate Intern

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

6d•$0 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing and Communications team at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern with strong communications skills and an interest in pursuing a career in marketing and communications. The intern will progressively take on responsibility for the Museum's grassroots marketing efforts over two semesters, learning strategies and tools in the fall and executing initiatives in the spring. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Promotions in a fast-paced environment, the intern will gain valuable practical skills and workplace experience. The MFA actively encourages students from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program concurrent with the internship period.
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 16 hours per week within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters, (including up to 7 external events per semester with differing time commitments), from September 13, 2025 through April 30, 2027.
Attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development sessions from 12:30-2:30pm on specified Fridays.
Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Sept 11, 2026, 10am to 3:30pm.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors (class of 2027 or 2028).

Responsibilities

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 promotional emails and marketing campaigns.
Assist with on-site and events such as press previews, marketing events, and photo/video shoots.
Serve as off-site point of contact and facilitator for 5-9 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.
Develop remarketing promotional plan targeting audiences reached during offsite events.
Assist new promotions interns in the spring semester with off-site events if extended.
Prepare and offer a 3–5-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course.