Design Internship

Design Internship

Mass Poetry, a nonprofit poetry organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks an individual with graphic design experience to serve in the role of Design Intern. 

Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes understanding & connection. We harness the power of words to engage and empower diverse communities across our commonwealth. Our innovative programs spark dialogue, connection, and self-expression. From serving as an arts-partner-in-residence at GrubStreet’s Center for Creative Writing to placing poets-in-residence in partner schools, Mass Poetry works to build a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices.

From May 3 - 5, 2024, Mass Poetry will host the Write Here | Right Now | Speak Loud | Teen Spoken Word Festival in Boston’s Seaport. This year’s festival will feature workshops, a poetry slam, and will draw 100+ teens from across Massachusetts. Our design intern will support the design of festival materials. This position involves occasional travel to Mass Poetry’s headquarters in downtown Boston and requires approximately 8 hours per week, though the majority of the work will be remote in nature. A stipend of $350/month is provided. This position will run through May 9, 2024. 

The Design Intern is responsible for these primary responsibilities:

• Design digital and print content for the Festival including social media posts, signage, promotional materials, and more;
• Adhere to Mass Poetry’s brand and style when designing collateral;
• Create digital content for display on Mass Poetry’s festival website;
• Helps to prepare marketing and event materials;
• Plans to work in-person at the Festival on May 3 - 5 in Boston, MA;
• Complete other administrative tasks for Mass Poetry as needed

The ideal Design Intern candidate has experience:

• Using the Canvas and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design);
• Designing on-brand print and digital materials;
• Solving problems quickly and creatively;
• Multi-tasking with ease;
• Working independently to meet tight deadlines;
• Working well as a member of a team

**Please apply by March 4, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to apply early. To apply, please upload your materials via the web portal at https://masspoetry.org/get-involved/ 

For any questions, please contact us at info@masspoetry.org. 

Mass Poetry aims to build a diverse, inclusive workplace that lifts all voices. As such, we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.