Marketing and Communications Internship

Fall 2026 Marketing and Communications Internship

For more than 100 years, the International Institute of New England (IINE) has created opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, employment support, and pathways to citizenship. With locations in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, IINE welcomes and serves thousands of individuals and families annually, including people displaced by political instability, violence, and climate crises; survivors of human trafficking; and unaccompanied children joining family members in New England. As one of the oldest and largest organizations in the region, IINE plays a leading role in shaping public understanding and support of our newest neighbors.
IINE offers internships to students, graduate students, and recent graduates with demonstrated interest or experience in supporting refugee, and immigrant populations. Each internship includes an educational component, through which interns contextualize their experience and reflect on their service.
All internships are unpaid and correspond roughly with the US semester system:
Fall Internship: Mid September through Mid Dec 2026
First consideration is given to applicants that can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; IINE makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.
Please note that this internship may be a hybrid format, meaning that some in-person hours at our Boston, MA office are required.
Overview

Step into a creative role where storytelling meets social impact. As a Marketing and Communications Intern at IINE, you'll help bring powerful narratives to life capturing the journeys, resilience, and contributions of immigrants and refugees. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team, you'll produce vibrant multimedia content videos, photos, graphics to fuel fundraising campaigns, enhance social media, and amplify IINE’s mission across digital platforms. This is your chance to build your portfolio and make a real difference, while sharpening your creative and technical skills.
Reports to

Marketing Manager
Responsibilities

Help capture and edit video, photo, and audio for internal and external use
Assist in drafting and planning social media content
Help produce marketing materials for internal and external use
Assemble material packets to be used in donor meetings and at tabling events
Locate opportunities to apply expertise and add value to projects
Support the marketing team in event promotion and other activities as needed
Required Skills/Abilities

Interest in international, refugee, asylee, and immigrant issues
Interest in marketing, communications, and fundraising
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organized with great attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to switch gears quickly
Professionalism, discretion, and maturity in dealing with confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite Applications
Education & Experience

High School Diploma or higher
Experience working as a team
Experience with graphic design and video production
Experience with social media scheduling software, preferred but not required

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