Qureos Mentor

City Of Cambridge, MA

<div><div><div><div><div>Posting Date:
</div><div><b>4/27/26</b></div>
</div><div><div>Department:
</div><div><b>CDD - Administration</b></div>
</div><div><div>Job Code:
</div><div><b>X470 (ID #1699)</b></div>
</div><div><div>Sequence #:
</div><div><b>001</b></div>
</div><div><div>Number of Hours Per Week:
</div><div><b>up to 18 hrs per week</b></div>
</div><div><div>Additional Work Hours Information:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Union Affiliation:
</div><div><b>None</b></div>
</div><div><div># of openings:
</div><div><b>1</b></div>
</div><div><div>Type of Employment:
</div><div><b>Regular</b></div>
</div><div><div>Civil Service Type:
</div><div><b>None</b></div>
</div>
</div></div><div><p><b>ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:</b></p><p>
The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. CDD&rsquo;s mission is to foster a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. CDD has three programmatic divisions - Economic Opportunity &amp; Development, Community Planning &amp; Design, and Zoning &amp; Development &ndash; and also encompasses the Housing Department and the Arts Council. Together, we engage and collaborate with community partners, other government agencies, businesses, and residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn, play, and innovate.</p><p><b><i>
Intern Responsibilities:</i></b></p><ul><li>
Under the direction of CDD&rsquo;s Communications Manager, the selected candidate will support the department in two key areas: graphic design and the maintenance of social media accounts.</li></ul><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b>
</p><ul><li>Create visual materials for print and digital platforms, including postcards, flyers, reports, social graphics, and other collateral, while departmental content adheres to citywide brand guidelines.</li><li>
Craft social media campaigns and produce content &mdash; including static posts, reels, and videos&mdash; and schedule posts across platforms.</li><li>
Support photography and video projects, including capturing and editing content to document and promote CDD programs and initiatives.</li><li>
Maintain and organize the department&rsquo;s photo and image library.</li><li>
Assist with print production tasks such as obtaining quotes, preparing files, and archiving materials.</li><li>
Ensure all digital and print content complies with accessibility standards.</li><li>
Optimize social media content and posting cadence for each platform; adjust approach based on algorithm changes and performance trends.</li><li>
Maintain social content calendar.</li><li>
Other related duties as required.</li></ul><p><i>
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</i></p><p><b>
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p><b><i>
Education &amp; Experience:</i></b></p><ul><li>
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or Marketing &amp; Communications or possess equivalent work experience.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in layout design and typography.</li><li>
Experience with digital content creation and social media management.</li></ul><p><b><i>
Desired Skills and Interest:</i></b></p><ul><li>
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier).</li><li>
Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and social management tools (e.g. Sprout Social).</li><li>
Understanding of accessible design standards (WCAG, Section 508).</li><li>
Knowledge of social media best practices, including content strategy informed by platform algorithms.</li><li>
Photography, videography, and video editing skills.</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively; the candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of discussing &ldquo;big picture&rdquo; ideas.</li><li>
Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks and projects.</li><li>
Ability to communicate with a diverse range of department staff and other City employees in a courteous and professional manner.</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft 365 and digital illustration in InDesign a plus.</li><li>
Interest in civic engagement, community outreach, and communications a plus.</li><li>
The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.</li></ul><p><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:</b> Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting, computers, standard office equipment, and air conditioning. Moderate noise level with a shared workstation. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City&rsquo;s Telework Policy, depending on operational needs.</p><p>
All applicants must provide a current resume that includes a link to an online portfolio or examples of relevant work and a cover letter that explains why you are interested in this position.</p><p><b>
START DATE &amp; DURATION:</b> May 2026 (exact date negotiable). A minimum commitment through December 2026 is expected.</p><p><b>
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:</b></p><p><i>
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:</i></p><ul><li>
Resume</li><li>
Cover Letter</li></ul>
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE</b></p>
<p>
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City&rsquo;s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.</p>
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<p><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION</b></p>
<p>
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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