Career Opportunities
Can you imagine not being able to read an email? Or not knowing how to sign your name legibly? That is the reality for 48 million adults in the United States with low literacy skills. In Massachusetts alone, 17% of adults are considered at risk for difficulties using and comprehending print material.
At First Literacy, we are committed to helping adults in Massachusetts improve their literacy skills so they can succeed in every aspect of their lives. This means helping adult learners continue their education and championing the incredible teachers that are on the front lines of the fight for adult literacy. Through our free professional development workshops for teachers, grants for innovative new programs, and scholarships for adults continuing to higher education or vocational training, we support the continuum of Adult Basic Education and help adult learners achieve their full potential.
First Literacy is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to providing opportunities that promote diversity, growth, and a professional work environment.
Please see below for open positions.
Marketing Communications Intern
The Marketing Communications Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director and members of the leadership team to support both print and digital marketing communications efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with superb writing skills, an eagle eye for details, and an eagerness to learn.
The intern will be part of the First Literacy team and will also have a chance to learn and receive feedback from senior staff members. This internship is a great way to develop a portfolio of work for future jobs.
The internship is unpaid with a 10-month commitment (Sept 2025 to May/June 2026), estimated time is 5-10 hours a week. This is a remote position that may require occasional time in the office for meetings, events and check-ins.
Intern Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and execution of marketing and communications plans
- Ensure brand consistency through tone, voice, design and terminology
- Write and edit blog posts and press releases
- Assist with designing, copywriting, and proofreading for the quarterly newsletter and other email campaigns
- Assist with interviews and writing stories for the annual report
- Closely follow literacy trends and related causes – curate content for social media and pitch relevant stories
- Research and suggest innovative ways for First Literacy to tell its story and highlight its scholars, grant recipients, workshop participants, and other news
- Create and edit videos
- Design graphics for social media and email
- Research potential media collaborators and opportunities to advance First Literacy’s reach
- Attend and assist at events as needed
Qualifications
- Junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, with an interest in non-profit marketing communications
- Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
- Highly attentive to deadlines, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Willingness to speak up, share ideas, and ask questions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including proofreading)
- Comfortable creating and sharing content on behalf of First Literacy with extreme attention to detail and tone
- Proficiency with Word and Excel
- Video creation/editing experience preferred
- Experience with design programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, or Canva
Application Instructions
Please email resume and cover letter to Julie Slack, Marketing and Communications Director, at jslack@firstliteracy.org. Please use the subject line Marketing Communications Intern.