Marketing and Tourism Undergraduate Intern –Spring 2027 at Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Marketing and Tourism Undergraduate Intern –Spring 2027 Marketing and Communications Department 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 and detail-oriented undergraduate intern with strong communications skills to support the department's marketing, advertising, and tourism initiatives. The Marketing and Tourism intern will assist with exhibition marketing and tourism campaign planning, contribute to departmental research on travel and tourism, learn about media planning, buying, and project management, and support the department on key projects. They will also have opportunities to grow their professional networks through interactions with colleagues and interns from departments across the Museum, as well as with tourism and museum-industry colleagues outside the Museum. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Media Planning, the intern will become integrated into the daily operations of the Marketing and Communications team, gaining valuable practical skills and workplace experience in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates must be able to commit to work onsite 16 hours weekly, mostly between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday between January 22 – May 7, 2027. Additionally, interns must attend orientation on Fri, Jan 22, (10am-3:30pm), and the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, and May 7. 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 Functions: Prepare exhibition communication planning documents and creative briefs. Develop media proposals for the Museum’s University Membership program. Conduct research on travel and tourism industry trends to inform the Museum’s tourism campaign planning and initiatives. Assist with organization and maintenance of media lists, kits, and rate cards. Attend 2-3 external tourism industry events with a Communications department staff member to increase knowledge of tourism industry. Attend and assist with Museum grassroots events and initiatives (including on and off-site). *Prepare and offer a 3-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course. Qualifications: Enrolled in an undergraduate program in marketing, communications, advertising, business, or art history, concurrent with the internship period. Demonstrated interest in working in a museum or arts organization. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to write advertising and social media copy. Demonstrated experience or interest in research and marketing analytics. Ability to work onsite 16 hours per week, within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters, between January 22-May 7, 2027. Additionally, interns must attend orientation on Fri, January 22, (10am-3:30pm), and the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, and May 7. Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 10am to 3:30pm. How to Apply DO NOT INCLUDE any document not specifically requested within the description (e.g., recommendations, transcripts, writing samples, etc.) DO NOT include your photo in any of your documents. Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must include all of the following: the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application) how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship. any periods when you are not available for an interview. your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone SAVE your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Spring2027) Upload the single document as your resume via the employment portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before December 4, 2026. (Do not upload separate cover letter.) Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application. **Applications not conforming to these guidelines may be deemed ineligible and not considered.