Organization Description:
The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance is a statewide non-profit with over 85 member groups dedicated to protecting and restoring the rivers and streams of the Commonwealth. Healthy rivers enhance climate resilience for communities by reducing flood risk, providing water supply, and supporting outdoor recreation. Mass Rivers uses advocacy, technical assistance, and community building to achieve this mission. The organization has strong relationships with lawmakers, state agencies, and non-profits of all sizes. Learn more about our work.
Position Description
The Graphic Design & Communications Intern will play a key role in designing and developing new marketing and communications content to share Mass Rivers’s work with a broad, diverse audience. The intern will create digital and print materials to educate the public, funders, and law-makers on environmental issues and to generate greater awareness of our work. Projects are likely to include annual report design, producing brochures, photography or videography, updating and creating new website pages, and creating marketing content and social media assets. Our interns gain exposure to the inner workings of a small non-profit, with opportunity for hands-on policy and communications experience. Every effort will be made to ensure that interns are credited for their contributions.
An ideal applicant will have strong experience with designing online graphics (for both print and media), social media, good writing and organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and an interest in environmental protection. Fluency in, and access to, Adobe InDesign and/or similar design software is required.
The intern will be supervised by Anna Renkert, Mass Rivers’s Development & Engagement Coordinator, but will work with all staff members and some of our member organizations during their internship term. Don't meet every qualification listed? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies show that individuals from historically underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you—even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every listed qualification.
Compensation, Location, Hours
This is a paid position of $3,000 for the term of the internship, with an expectation that the intern will work a minimum of 15 hours per week (20 hours maximum) for approximately 3 months.
We are prepared to start the internship as early as February 1, 2025, but the position will remain open until a well qualified candidate is found. This is a remote or hybrid position. Our staff are currently in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interns are encouraged to visit our offices at some point during their tenure, but in-person attendance is not required.
To Apply
Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Deputy Director, Monica Driggers, monicadriggers@massriversalliance.org
Mass Rivers encourages all applicants to apply, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental field. We can’t wait to meet you!