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Public Relations and Social Media Undergraduate Internship

Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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Public Relations and Social Media Undergraduate Internship - Fall 2025

The Public Relations department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is responsible for managing media outreach and securing editorial coverage for exhibitions, collections, programs, events, and institutional initiatives. The team also coordinates social media strategy, execution, and community management for the MFA’s primary social channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube—a total audience of nearly 1.5 million followers.  

The team is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern with strong writing skills and an interest in pursuing a career in communications. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Relations and Content Marketing as well as the Public Relations Associate, the intern will support day-to-day departmental operations and gain hands-on experience in media relations and social media management. 

The ideal candidates must be able to work onsite 16 hours per week (preferably Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays) from September 12 through December 12, 2025, including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, and Dec 5.

The selected intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour. Each intern will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy. 

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity, and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Brainstorm and create original content for the MFA’s social media channels
  • Assist in coordinating influencer outreach
  • Assist with on-site events such as press previews, media interviews, marketing events (on and off site), and photo/video shoots
  • Monitor and organize media coverage
  • Draft press materials, calendar listings, and other promotional copy
  • Research press outlets and contacts to help inform media strategies for upcoming exhibitions

Qualifications: 

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program concurrent with the internship period
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Demonstrated interest in art, museums, and cultural institutions
  • Familiarity with social media platforms—especially Instagram and TikTok—and the ability to create engaging, platform-specific content
  • Confidence to pitch ideas, take initiative, and stay on top of social trends and platform updates
  • Ability to commit to work onsite 16 hours per week (preferably Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays) from September 12 through December 12, 2025, including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Fridays: Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, and Dec 5.
  • Ability to attend orientation on Fri, Sept 12, 2025, 10am to 3:30pm.

How to Apply 

  • DO NOT INCLUDE any document, (e.g., transcripts, writing samples, or even recommendations), that is not specifically requested within the description.
  1. Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must include all of the following:
    1. the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application)
    2. how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals
    3. why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship
    4. any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview
    5. your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone
  2. Save your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Fall2025)
  3. Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position.
  4. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application. Applications not conforming to these guidelines may be deemed ineligible.
  5. Upload the single document as your resume via the ADP portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before August 11, 2025.