Communications Intern, Asian Community Fund

Position Summary

The Communications 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 content curation, print and online communications, copywriting, and marketing analytics for the purpose of deepening engagement with ACF and ABEC’s community of Asian American and Pacific Islander (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 Summer 2026 (8 weeks) and the 2026-2027 school year (16 weeks for Fall 2026 semester, 16 weeks for Spring 2027 semester). Flexibility for school schedules.

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 content requests for social media, events, email campaigns, and more, including but not limited to creating and/or distributing one-pagers, infographics, and event materials;
• Assist in the creation of recap and short-form videos of organizations’ signature events;
• Assist with the launch, maintenance, and update needs for ACF and ABEC’s websites, such as writing copy and updating photos;
• Monitor core performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth) for staff, advisory committees, and other audiences as needed;
• Occasionally draft original content for social media and email campaigns;
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to identify more opportunities for storytelling in print and digital formats; and
• Event support as needed, including ACF’s 2026 Gala, #ShopAAPI Holiday, and other signature events.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• High school completion, or equivalent experience; and
• Experience in marketing or communications, or equivalent relevant experience.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail;
• Experience working with Canva required;
• Experience with social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics dashboards required;
• Experience in social media production or digital content creation preferred; 
• 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
• Interest in learning about and working with the Massachusetts AAPI community, 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; 
• Ability to work on-site and remotely, as required; and 
• Available for in-person community convenings and events during evenings or weekends as needed, with an event approximately every 1-2 months.

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. 

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.