External Events Social Media Collegiate Internship

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

About Our Internship Programs

Through transformative learning experiences and impactful service initiatives, we inspire lifelong advocates for science. By creating meaningful opportunities and building strong pathways, we aim to make each interaction within our internship and volunteer programs a gateway to networking, attracting and retaining talent. Embracing the values of everyone, service, learning, connection, and boldness, we empower individuals of all ages to contribute to our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development.

What You'll Accomplish

The Museum of Science is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to join our External Events team. This role will focus on building engaging content for TikTok and Instagram to showcase the Museum as a premier event venue. The ideal candidate is social media–savvy, comfortable creating short-form video content, and excited to contribute fresh, trend-driven ideas that align with our brand.

• Develop and execute creative social media content strategies for TikTok and Instagram.

• Film, edit, and publish engaging videos and graphics using CapCut and Canva.

• Stay up to date on current trends, audio, and best practices across platforms.

• Assist with content calendar planning, scheduling, and posting.

• Track engagement, monitor performance, and suggest optimization strategies.

• Collaborate with the External Events team to highlight event spaces, client experiences, and behind-the-scenes moments.

• Support other marketing and event initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Current student or recent graduate with interest in social media, marketing, communications, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Canva and CapCut required.

• Strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram trends, features, and best practices.

• Excellent visual storytelling, editing, and copywriting skills.

• Highly creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

• Comfortable filming on-site and working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment

Where/When You'll Work

• Days to be coordinated with manager
• Onsite; 28 hours max a week

How We Work

Everyone: We are everyone's museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.

Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.

Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.

Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.

Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.