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Communications Intern

CompanyThe Greater Boston Food
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will write and edit communications materials, primarily for social media, and contribute to organizing the Communications content library in Canto. They will also gain hands-on experience with various Communications tools and learn about food insecurity through GBFB orientations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
165
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. GBFB powers a distribution network of over 600 partner agencies in 190 cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts, feeding more than 600,000 people and distributing over 104 million pounds of food annually. GBFB acquires 76% of our food through financial contributions from generous donors to procure high-nutrient quality food. With our purchasing power, we can confidently guarantee that for every dollar donated, 92 cents goes to hunger-relief efforts. We also benefit from the generosity of over 27,500 volunteers annually who help to sort and pack food products to be distributed to our partner agencies across Eastern MA. GBFB works to acquire, store, organize, and distribute food through our 600 partner agencies that include local food pantries, community meal programs, homeless and residential shelters, youth programs, senior centers, and day-care centers embedded in communities throughout 190 cities and towns of Eastern Massachusetts. GBFB’s partner agency locator provides an easy way for people in need to find help nearby. GBFB also distributes food directly to those in need through dedicated programs that serve particularly vulnerable groups, such as seniors and children. Since 2009, GBFB has operated out of a state-of-the-art, 117,000 square foot food distribution facility, the Yawkey Distribution Center, located in the Newmarket section of Boston. The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization.
About the Role

Reports To: Communications Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Travel Required: No

Internship Assignment: This summer internship is a hybrid role supporting the Communications Team. The intern will be required to work onsite at least one day per week, choosing either Monday or Thursday, at our Boston office. The internship will begin in June and will run for up to 20 hours per week, with a maximum total of 200 hours. Interns may not exceed 20 hours per week. The recommended schedule is 20 hours per week over 10 weeks.


Position Summary 

The Communications Intern will work within the External Affairs department, a division of the Advancement Team. The intern will write and edit communications materials—primarily for social media—and contribute to and organize the Communications content library in Canto.

The intern will gain hands-on experience with a variety of Communications tools including Microsoft Teams, Asana, Canva, Canto, and more. They will have a comprehensive introduction to food banking and take part in GBFB orientations to learn more about food insecurity and how they can champion the cause of ending hunger in Eastern Massachusetts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Write and edit original social media content. 
  • Design and edit graphics in Canva.
  • Contribute to and organize photo/media library and content library.
  • Support other communications projects as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Interest in communications, marketing, media, and/or nonprofit work. Interest in food security, food equity, and/or nutrition a plus. 
  • A high school diploma is required. Applicants must be working toward a college degree.
  • Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and complete tasks independently.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and contribute to projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Genuine appreciation of GBFB’s mission to end hunger here and the ability to authentically communicate it.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Adobe a plus.
  • Graphic design experience a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to work in an office environment. 
  • Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
  • Ability the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. 
  • Ability to travel based on business needs.
  • Ability to work remotely, both independently and collaboratively using the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
  • Must live in New England.
Work Location
  • Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule working in accordance with GBFB’s hybrid work policy on the team’s designated days. This schedule is subject to change based on the organization’s mission to end hunger.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

GBFB provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This applies to all terms  and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

No Team Member or applicant will be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following: (1) filing a complaint of employment discrimination; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercising any other right protected by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

Key Skills
WritingEditingSocial Media ContentGraphic DesignCanvaContent Library OrganizationResearchProblem SolvingAttention To DetailCollaborationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsAsanaCanto
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