Social Media & Outreach Intern - LGBTQ Dance (Boston, MA)

Organization Overview

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is dedicated to preventing environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy. Our fundraising events and educational outreach allow us to continue to work towards this goal. Our interns will assist with building and promoting special events and projects for the organization. This internship involves frequent communication with Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director. Your work will specifically pertain to the 29th Annual LGBTQ+ Dance.

Role

SOCIAL MEDIA & OUTREACH INTERNSHIP

The flexibility of this internship is substantial given its work from home nature. Phone and internet will be the primary communication tools for assignments. Interns must commit to at least 15-20 morning hours per week as well as a 1 full year commitment from June 2026 - July 2027.

Key Accountabilities

Media & Communication

• Writing, proofing and distributing press releases, calendar listings, letters, and event posters to news media outlets, including print and online newspaper, radio, television, magazines, websites, college groups/media
• Finding up-to-date contact information for these connections
• Regularly communicate and present project progress with the team

Marketing & Outreach

• Initiating contact with local community businesses and individuals to encourage community sponsorship and individual or team event participation
• Design social media outreach campaign and calendar
• Social media outreach (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, etc.) to past registrants and potential future registrants

Administrative

• Database building, management, and maintenance to ensure accurate and thorough records of progress in communications and marketing responsibilities

Additional Requirements

If you are 21 or over, we would like you to attend the Dance at Club Café in Boston, MA on 10/24/26 as a pro-bono volunteer

Required Qualifications

• College and Graduate students with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with competing deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media outlets
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with social media campaigns

Compensation

We are willing to work with institutions to offer student academic credit. Though, as an intern for our small nonprofit, that is all. Start dates and durations are negotiable.

Equal Opportunity

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

• Job Type: Internship
• Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour
• Work Location: Remote