Marketing and Promotions Undergraduate Intern

The Marketing and Communications team (Creative, Database Marketing, Marketing and Public Relations) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), promotes the MFA’s collection, exhibitions and programs through outreach to local, national and international press, print and digital advertising, management of social media channels with over 1.3 million followers, and email marketing. 

The team is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern with strong communications skills and an interest in pursuing a career in marketing and communications. They will also have opportunities to grow their professional networks through interactions with colleagues and interns from departments across the Museum. Over the course of two semesters, the intern will progressively take on responsibility for the Museum's grassroots marketing efforts. During the fall semester, they will learn the strategies, tools, and processes that support grassroots outreach, and in the spring semester, they will take on a greater role in executing these initiatives with guidance from the Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Promotions in a fast-paced environment, the intern will become integrated into the daily operations of the Marketing and Communications team, gaining valuable practical skills and workplace experience.

The ideal candidate must commit to working onsite up to 16 hours a week, including a mutually predetermined combination of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, (and up to 7 external events per semester with differing time commitments), from September 13, 2025 through April 30, 2027, as well as attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development sessions from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 18, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, and Dec 4. Up to 4 hours per week may be completed remotely with prior approval of the mentor. 

The intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy which is subject to tax withholdings.

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution and fostering the next generation of museum staff, the MFA actively encourages students from all backgrounds to apply to the program. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-planning of exhibition marketing by researching data, background and images to help build marketing plans/briefs.
• Learn project management tools to initiate promotional emails and marketing campaigns. 
• Assist with on-site and events such as press previews, marketing events, and photo/video shoots.
• Serve as off-site point of contact and facilitator for 5-9 community events where the MFA will require a brand presence. Will require work outside of the 9am-5pm museum schedule.
• Organize inventory of merch and prepare packages for events, partners, and journalists. 
• Pull advertising samples for proofing and archiving. 
• Assist in preparing wrap-up reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Brainstorm new marketing and tourism partnerships.
• Attend events and conferences with staff members to promote tourism initiatives and upcoming exhibitions.
• Assist with promotion of MFA events through event listings and track performance. 
• Develop remarketing promotional plan targeting audiences reached during offsite events.
• Assist new promotions interns in the spring semester with off-site events if extended. 
• *Prepare and offer a 3–5-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course 

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program concurrent with the internship period. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors (class of 2027 or 2028)
• Strong interest in art and the museum industry 
• Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok and interest in staying on top of trending topics and platform updates
• Proven ability to work efficiently as part of a team and independently.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask. 
• Confidence to take initiative and pitch new ideas and content. 
• Ability to commit to work onsite 16 hours per week within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters, (including up to 7 external events per semester with differing time commitments), from Sept 11 through Apr 30, 2027, including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 18, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, and Dec 4. 
• Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Sept 11, 2026, 10am to 3:30pm. 

How to Apply

DO NOT INCLUDE any document (e.g., transcripts, writing samples, or even recommendations), that is not specifically requested within this description. DO NOT INCLUDE your photo in your resume or cover letter. Explicitly follow these instructions as printed. 

1. Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must includeall of the following:
   1. the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application)
   2. how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals
   3. why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship.
   4. any periods when you are not available for an interview. 
   5. your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone 

2. Save your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Fall2026)

3. Upload the single document as your resume via the employment portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before August 15, 2026. 

4. Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. 
5. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application.