Communications and Public Relations Intern

Job overview

The Communications and Public Relations Intern is a hybrid, part-time unpaid internship with opportunities to attend in-person meetings and events in Boston, Massachusetts, approximately 18 hours per week from January through May 2027, with flexible scheduling around the academic calendar. Compensation is not specified. Economic Mobility Pathways partners with families to help them move out of poverty and equips other organizations with tools to support that work. The intern supports the Communications Department by helping develop and share stories about the organization’s programs, participants, and community impact. This work contributes to EMPath’s mission through nonprofit communications, public relations, media relations, and digital storytelling.

What you'll do

• Assist with researching, writing, and editing social media, newsletter, and website content
• help identify human-interest stories
• support creation of photos, graphics, and videos
• draft and schedule social media posts and track engagement
• research media outlets, reporters, and trends
• maintain media lists and press materials
• track coverage and prepare clip reports
• support event, announcement, and fundraising communications
• organize and archive digital assets
• participate in team meetings and creative planning
• provide general support to the Strategic Communications team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications

public relations

nonprofit communications

digital storytelling

social media

media relations

content creation

part-time

unpaid internship

hybrid

boston ma

economic mobility pathways

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Unpaid internship running January–May 2027; approximately 18 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on the academic calendar.

About the employer

Economic Mobility Pathways, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.