Social Impact Programs Co-op

Boston Beer • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated and community-focused Co-op to join our Social Impact team, supporting community engagement, entrepreneur development, and employee volunteerism initiatives across Boston Beer. This 6-month co-op offers hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, branding and marketing, program management, and community impact. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll help execute key programs such as Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, employee volunteer initiatives, and community donation programs while contributing to meaningful projects that connect business goals with social impact. This position is part of our 6-month Co-op Program, running from January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027. The role follows a hybrid work model, with team members expected to work three days per week from our Boston Seaport Corporate Office and the remaining days remotely.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program.
• Coursework and/or experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cause Marketing, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in corporate social responsibility, coworker engagement, community impact, and volunteerism.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Sound judgment with the ability to determine when to seek guidance and when to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the logistics and execution of in-person and digital programming for the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs through coaching call support, inbox administration, and onboarding activities.
• Manage and lead the social media strategy for Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream.
• Manage the Donations Program through inbox administration, paperwork processing, community partner relationship management, and coordination of donation pick-ups at the Boston Brewery.
• Research, administer, and track participation and impact through the Benevolence Days platform.
• Participate in community impact and volunteer events with external partners and Boston Beer coworkers across brewery and office locations.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, and Inclusion & Belonging teams on a variety of projects and research initiatives.
• Support special projects, presentations, communications, and reporting related to Social Impact programs.
• Assist with program tracking, stakeholder communications, and impact measurement activities.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, branding, marketing, coworker engagement, and cross-functional program execution within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Opportunities to develop skills in social media strategy, communications, event planning, volunteer engagement, project coordination, stakeholder management, and impact tracking.
• Exposure to programs such as Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Benevolence Days, gaining insight into how purpose-driven initiatives create meaningful community impact.
• Collaboration with internal partners across Marketing, People & Culture, Communications, Inclusion & Belonging, Sustainability, and Leadership teams, as well as external entrepreneurs and community organizations.
• Ownership of meaningful workstreams, including social media planning, entrepreneur engagement, coworker engagement initiatives, and volunteer program tracking.
• Broad exposure to Boston Beer Company's culture, business operations, and social impact strategy.
• Professional networking opportunities through community events, volunteer programs, special projects, and cross-functional team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern