HR Communications Design Co-op Spring 2025

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Mass Dept Of Transportation Office - Boston, MA

Full-time - Intern

Boston, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The HR Communications Design Co-op at MassDOT is a full-time position aimed at creative individuals eager to learn about public service and government organizations. The role focuses on creating high-quality content for various internal and external marketing campaigns, reporting to the Assistant Manager of Internal Communications. The co-op will engage with staff across departments, crafting compelling stories and managing multiple projects while ensuring quality and accessibility in communications.

Responsibilities

• Work on creative, innovative projects within various departments at MassDOT.
• Create content for digital and print marketing and edit existing content.
• Ensure that final edits and documents are accessible (WCAG standards).
• Make formatting changes to documents where needed to accommodate edited content.
• Support HR in marketing efforts, and travel to District sites across Massachusetts.
• Support local marketing strategy and execution on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Build internal email communications in MailChimp.
• Collaborate with Division and Headquarters teams to execute company-wide initiatives.
• Support building a communication channel that promotes MassDOT's commitment to employee resources and training.
• Gain familiarity with a broad range of MassDOT services and programs.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, organization events, and other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience in content creation and visual design.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• A strong passion for learning new skills and techniques.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience in video production and video editing.
• Photography experience.
• Desire to pursue a career in marketing or graphic design.
• Skill in applying creative problem solving or design-thinking to collaborative project work.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience working with various groups across multiple office locations within the MassDOT Community.
• Exposure to a diverse and welcoming culture.
• Invaluable knowledge of the agency and its operations.