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Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath · 7 hours ago

Communications and PR Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year-old Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty. The Communications and PR Intern will support the Communications Department in developing and sharing impactful stories while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, PR, media relations, and digital storytelling.

FamilyNon ProfitService Industry

Responsibilities

Assist in researching, writing, and editing content for social media, newsletters, and website updates

Help identify and develop human-interest stories that showcase EMPath’s programs, participants, and community impact

Support the creation of visual content (photos, graphics, videos) for digital and print materials

Assist with drafting and scheduling posts for EMPath’s social media platforms

Monitor engagement and assist with post interaction and analytics tracking

Brainstorm ideas for campaigns and projects

Assist in maintaining and updating media lists and press materials

Conduct research on media outlets, reporters, and trends in key topics

Assist with tracking media coverage and preparing clip reports

Support communications and logistics for events, announcements, and fundraising campaigns

Assist with communications tracking, file organization, and archiving digital assets

Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative planning discussions

Provide general support to the Strategic Communications team as needed

Qualification

Social MediaDigital Content CreationMedia RelationsCuriosityAttention to DetailPositive Attitude

Required

Current undergraduate student studying communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky) a must

Genuine interest in communications, media relations, PR and/or storytelling

Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced nonprofit environment

Preferred

junior or senior preferred

Familiarity with digital content creation tools (Canva, etc.), a plus

Company

Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath

Our mission: EMPath transforms people’s lives by helping them move out of poverty and provides other institutions with the tools to systematically do the same.

Founded in 2006