Social Media & Marketing Intern at Boston Public Market Association

Job description: Social Media & Marketing Intern

Duration: Winter–Spring 2027, January–May

Hours per week:  Minimum 10 hours per week

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: Unpaid

Organization Overview:

Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring over 30 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof, offering fresh groceries, prepared meals, crafts, specialty items, and local libations. 

As a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Boston Public Market Association is a “Market on a Mission” to: celebrate the bounty of all New England has to offer; nurture and support food growers, producers, and entrepreneurs who have barriers to fully participate in the market; educate neighbors and visitors on the importance of a resilient and equitable food system, local sourcing, and nutrition; celebrate, deepen, and cultivate a diverse community around food.

Responsibilities:

Social Media–

Planning, capturing, editing, and scheduling social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Interacting with audiences across social media platforms

Creating branded graphic posts

Adding Market events to Facebook

Fielding DMs & customer engagement

Occasionally attending Market events to share live content & gather for future marketing purposes

Coordinate vendor & partner organization social media collaborations

Marketing–

Assist the marketing team in facilitating a vibrant, cohesive, and eye-catching atmosphere in the Market with tasks including:

Development and distribution of marketing materials, event decor, content gathering to foster anticipation

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or have recently completed an undergraduate degree;

Have a good phone camera;

In tune with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok;

Flexible schedule that can accommodate occasional evening/weekend events;

Interest in sustainability, marketing and events, food systems, start-up business experience, and/or the nonprofit sector;

Skills:

Necessary: Photography, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Canva

Preferred: Lightroom, graphic design

Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple projects simultaneously;

Must be a self-starter and strong collaborator.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.