Curatorial and Communications Intern

Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Job Description

Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Position: Curatorial and Communications Intern
Type of position: Full-time, non-exempt, June - September 2025
Reports to: Public Art Project Manager
Salary: 18.75 hourly 
Application Deadline: **Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5pm.** 

About Public Art on The Greenway
The Greenway’s Public Art program brings innovative and contemporary art to Boston through free, temporary exhibitions, engaging people in meaningful experiences, interactions and dialogue with art, each other, and the most pressing issues of our time. The Greenway provides artists with unique opportunities to exhibit bold new work that considers the possibilities of 21st-century Boston.

About the Opportunity
The Greenway Conservancy is seeking a creative, motivated, and engaging self-starter to join our Public Art team as a paid Curatorial and Communications Intern. The primary role of the Intern is to assist the Public Art Department with project management and community engagement. This position is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization and help contribute to the creative and collective vision for public space in downtown Boston.

The Curatorial and Communications Intern will gain firsthand experience with a wide range of responsibilities, including curatorial research and writing for broad audiences, coordinating with artists and local partners, conducting studio visits, and assisting in the de/installation of public art projects. In large part, the Intern will assist with day-to-day digital communications to support storytelling efforts for ongoing and upcoming projects on The Greenway’s website and public art Instagram (@greenwaypublicart). In addition to working closely with curatorial staff, the Intern will have opportunities to meet with and connect with various arts organizations, professionals, and networks to gain an understanding of broader professional duties and possible career paths within the cultural and arts sphere.⁠

The Greenway Conservancy invites and encourages members of marginalized groups –including veterans, disabled individuals, women, people of color, and people of all gender identities– to apply to this position. Students or recent graduates from backgrounds underrepresented in contemporary art, museums, and visual arts professions are strongly encouraged to apply!

Reporting to the Public Art Project Manager, the Curatorial and Communications Intern will work 35-40 hours per week to support the Conservancy's Public Art Program, with the larger goal of engaging diverse communities of visitors that come to The Greenway to gather, play, unwind, and explore. 

The Greenway Conservancy is committed to providing a park environment that is welcoming to racially, culturally, and economically diverse residents and visitors. You can read more about our mission, vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on our website. 


Responsibilities
  • Work directly with the Project Manager and the Director & Curator of Public Art to support the process of public art creation and installation.
  • Generate public awareness and engagement for Conservancy public art projects, artists, and programming via multimedia storytelling through video, writing, and social media. 
  • Provide programmatic support for Public Art Programs throughout the season.
  • Work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and conduct work with professionalism and compassion for everyone encountered.
  • Contribute to effective relationships with third-party vendors, organizations, cultural and community organizations, and Conservancy personnel.
  • Actively participate as a team member in weekly team meetings
  • Other duties as assigned related to the Conservancy’s mission or to support partners or stakeholders.
  • Interns will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as brown bag lunch-and-learns, studio visits with artists, and monthly staff meetings.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Ideal candidate has a strong interest and/or some experience in art administration, studio art, art history, urban planning, marketing, communications, design and/or related field with a demonstrated interest in public art and/or spatial justice.
  • Social media experience and broad knowledge of platforms, trends, and tools necessary to support a successful social media strategy. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese or other languages are a plus.
  • Computer proficiency, especially in Google for Work (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Video, photo and/or graphic design skills preferred (but not required), including familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather, kneel or stand for periods of time, and be    able to lift 50 pounds, which are all needed for on-site events.
**Experience working in diverse and inclusive organizations and/or communities is a plus.*

Logistics
  • The position duration is 12 weeks, starting June 2025 through September 2025. 
  • Work hours are typically 35-40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work required (with advanced notice). 
  • Work will take place both inside the Greenway offices as well as outdoors on-site at The Greenway park. 

Compensation and Benefits
  • This is a paid position with sick time benefits. Compensation will be $18.75/hour. 
  • Three to four (3-4) paid holidays depending on start and end dates.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Free/discounted admission to many cultural organizations in New England.

Application Process
  1. Please email the following items to careers@RoseKennedyGreenway.org
    1. Email Subject Line: Please include “Public Art: Curatorial & Communications Intern” as the subject line. 
    2. Cover Letter: Include a one-page cover letter (1 page)
    3. Resume: Include a one-page resume (1 page)
    4. References: Include 2-3 references. These can be previous supervisors, colleagues, and/or teachers, professors, or community members who know you well. 
  2. Send materials by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5pm* for priority consideration.
  3. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
  4. If you have any questions, please email Audrey Lopez, Director & Curator of Public Art: alopez@rosekennedygreenway.org 


About The Greenway and the Conservancy
The Greenway is a contemporary public park in the heart of Boston. The Greenway welcomes millions of visitors annually to gather, play, unwind, and explore. The Greenway Conservancy is the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway. The majority of the public park’s annual budget is generously provided by private sources. 

To learn more about The Greenway and the Conservancy, please visit our website and blog and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Greenway Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender) or any other characteristic protected by law.