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:
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Fall Internship: Mid September through Mid December 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
Learning Objectives
- Develop skills in multimedia content creation, including video, photography, and graphic design.
- Gain experience in social media content planning and audience engagement.
- Learn how marketing and communications support fundraising and community outreach.
- Apply ethical and culturally responsive storytelling practices.
- Increase understanding of refugee, immigrant, and asylee issues through work in a nonprofit setting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and use a computer and telephone.
- Occasional light lifting and handling of documents or office supplies.
Skills Required
- 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- High School Diploma or higher
- Experience working as a team
- Experience with graphic design and video production
- Experience with social media scheduling software
What We Do
International Institute of New England (IINE) is a nonprofit organization serving refugees and immigrants in the United States. Founded in 1924, it provides humanitarian relief, English-language learning, employment support, skills training, and immigration legal services. Through offices in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire, IINE helps newcomers build self-sufficiency, access opportunity, and establish stable foundations for themselves and their families.
