The CRA is seeking a Communications & Branding Intern for Fall and Spring Semesters to help shape how our work is seen, understood, and remembered. We are on the look out for strong design and branding skills for building trust, communicating our mission, and engaging the Cambridge community. In this role, you’ll help create professional, cohesive visuals across social media, outreach materials, and reports, ensuring our message is both impactful and recognizable. Working under our Communications Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and portfolio-worthy projects while contributing to meaningful public engagement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing an advanced degree or certificate in Marketing and Communications, Branding, Public Relations, or any other communications-related degree.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is required for content creation. 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and Squarespace platforms. Experience designing professional templates for PowerPoint and Word documents.

• Strong written communication and grammar skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling narratives.

• Experience or a desire to engage with a diversity of residents and community groups in planning processes and/or development projects.

• Strong knowledge of using LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky for an organization or business

• Basic photography and video editing skills (smartphone and/or DSLR).

• Highly organized with attention to detail.

• Receptive to feedback and open to new ideas, with a willingness to adapt and improve.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in a nonprofit, college organization, or a previous internship with similar responsibilities is a plus.

Hours and Timeline

The CRA anticipates interns will work 20 hours per week over the fall and spring semester commencing in early October and concluding on April 24th, 2026.  The exact start and end dates are flexible.

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