Company Name
The Boston Foundation
Company City
Boston
Company State
MA
Job Location
Boston, MA
Company Information
About the Asian Community Fund and the Asian Business Empowerment Council:
The Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation is the first and only philanthropic fund in Massachusetts dedicated to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. ACF is a permanent resource designed to galvanize and unite the diverse ethnicities within our community, incubate new partnerships, and build a stronger advocacy voice.
The Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) – an initiative of the Asian Community Fund – serves as a platform to increase economic power within the AAPI business community and to address systemic disparities that limit business ownership, growth, and sustainability. ABEC aims to coordinate and unify a vibrant community of business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, and advocates to build a strong collective voice for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) business community across Massachusetts.
Job Description
Title: Communications & Design Intern, Asian Community Fund
Department: Philanthropy
Reports To: Senior Director, Asian Business Empowerment Council
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt FTE: >.5
Supervises: None
Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In-office 1 day a week either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Remote work is usually Monday and Friday. Available for in-person community convenings and events during evenings or weekends as needed.
Position Budgeted: $25/hr
Position Summary
The Communications & Design Intern will support the communications, marketing, and outreach efforts of the Asian Community Fund (ACF) and Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) at the Boston Foundation. Duties may include graphic design, content curation, print and online communications, copywriting, and the development of marketing analytics for the purpose of deepening engagement with ACF and ABEC’s community of AAPI residents, community nonprofits, businesses, and cultural leaders across Massachusetts.
This role will work in a hybrid environment (see above) with a mix of in-office and virtual work for a total of 10-15 hours per week during the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the possibility for work during July and August 2025; 8 weeks for Summer 2025, 16 weeks for Fall 2025 semester, 16 weeks for Spring 2026 semester, with flexibility for school schedules. Priority will be given to candidates who are able to work during the summer in addition to the 2025-2026 school year.
Essential Functions
• Support the maintenance of ACF and ABEC’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn) by interacting with followers, building our following, and deepening our storytelling;
• Assist efforts on graphic design requests for social media, events, email campaigns, and more, including but not limited to one-pagers, infographics, and event materials;
• Assist with the launch, maintenance, and update needs for ACF and ABEC’s websites, such as writing copy and updating photos;
• Under supervision, will work with the ACF and ABEC team to expand brand identity by creating an organizational brand kit;
• Prepare regular updates on our digital engagement analytics for staff, advisory committees, and other audiences as needed;
• Occasionally draft original content for social media;
• Identify more opportunities for storytelling in print and digital formats; and
• Event support as needed, including ACF’s 2025 gala and other signature events.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:
• High school completion, or equivalent experience; and
• Experience in content creation for marketing & communication campaigns, or equivalent experience.
Skills, Abilities, Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail;
• Experience working with Canva required, experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) preferred;
• Knowledge of basic design principles (typography, layout, etc.) and design process in digital and print formats;
• Experience working with email campaign platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or Pardot) preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Familiarity with website builders (e.g. Wix or Squarespace) is a plus;
• Familiarity with a project management system (e.g., Monday.com) is a plus;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; and
• Cultural competency (the ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds), strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
• Ability to work at workstation for long periods of time;
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to work on-site and remotely, as required.
How to Apply
The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity, not only by its grant making, but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.
The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
All applications should be submitted online. Select “Communications and Design Intern, Asian Community Fund” to complete our online application process.