Marketing & Communications Intern

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Supplier Diversity Office is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support its Marketing and Communications team. The intern will create and schedule social media content, design promotional materials, draft and edit communications, and provide general marketing and outreach support.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the SDO’s Communications Director and other SDO teams to identify communications needs and develop clear, engaging content for appropriate audiences
• Draft and edit communications such as emails, newsletter articles, announcements, social media posts, and other outreach materials
• Help plan, create, and schedule content for the SDO’s LinkedIn social media account
• Create flyers, event materials, social media graphics, and other promotional materials using Canva
• Assist with maintaining a consistent and professional voice and visual identity across SDO communications
• Participate in internal meetings to learn about SDO programs, initiatives, events, and communications priorities
• Help promote SDO programs, events, resources, and opportunities to diverse and small businesses throughout Massachusetts
• Review communications and marketing materials for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and consistency
• Provide general communications and marketing support for special projects and initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the SDO’s Communications Director

What they're looking for:

• Have strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with different audiences
• Be familiar with social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, and have an interest in creating engaging digital content
• Be organized, dependable, and motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Be comfortable interacting professionally with colleagues, partners, and members of the public
• Have an interest in graphic design and familiarity with Canva, or a willingness to learn
• Demonstrate an interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion and in the mission of public service
• Be customer-focused and able to work collaboratively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Be comfortable using common workplace technology, including Microsoft Office applications
• Be curious and adaptable, with the ability and willingness to learn new technology and digital tools
• Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

Benefits:

• Practical experience in a professional government communications environment
• Opportunity to build skills in social media content development and planning, professional and public-facing writing, editing and proofreading, graphic design using Canva, marketing and outreach, audience-focused communications, and collaboration with teams across a state agency