COMMUNITY INTERN (EVENTS)

ABOUT BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle.

The B.A.A. advances its mission and vision by organizing mass-participatory running events such as the Boston Marathon, creating or supporting community fitness events, and sponsoring a running club that serves the greater Boston area.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Community Team is excited to host two interns during the summer of 2026, both working approximately 15–20 hours per week from mid-June until late August. At least two in-person shifts will be required per week, including Monday and one other day.

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the Community Intern (Events) will be a core part of the team hosting the Boston Running Collaborative (BRC) Youth Track Meets, which are free track and field meets for Boston-area youth.

The Intern will participate in outreach, pre-event planning, on-site event support, and follow-up. This will be an opportunity to positively impact young people as they start and/or continue their experience with the sport of track and field. In addition, the Intern will provide support to other Community programs and activities.

Availability to attend the BRC Youth Track Meets is a requirement of this role (4:00–8:00 PM on June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 17, and potentially one other date to be determined).

RESPONSIBILITIES

BRC Youth Track Meets:

• Participate in pre-event planning meetings and preparation
• Assist with outreach to target audiences (email, flyers, etc.)
• Attend and support track meets (5–6 meets)
• Provide post-meet support, including sharing results, photos, and survey distribution
• Communicate with registered participants
• Prepare reports

General Community Team Support:

• Assist with BRC Steering Committee and full membership meetings, including materials preparation, logistics support, and communication
• Provide support for the Boston’s Marathoners & Marathon to Medley Programs, including (but not limited to) report creation, training session support, and communications
• Help gather and add community events to the event calendar on the B.A.A. website
• Other duties as assigned

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when reviewing applications and take a broad look at each applicant’s experience.

We want to get to know you—the unique strengths you will bring to the internship and how this opportunity aligns with your career interests.

We are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• Experience working with or supporting Boston-area youth is a plus; a passion for creating meaningful experiences for children and/or young adults is required
• An understanding of the City of Boston and the ability to access Youth Track Meet sites by public transportation, personal vehicle, or other means
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of individuals, groups, and audiences; strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Leadership skills and the ability to make sound decisions in fast-moving situations, such as during live events
• A commitment to creating inclusive work environments and products
• Comfort working outdoors in various types of weather (for events)
• Basic Microsoft 365 skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to manage emails and calendars in Outlook; capability to perform accurate data entry when trained
• Knowledge of the B.A.A., with experience in the sport preferred

WORK EXPECTATIONS AT B.A.A.

We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community.

The Community Intern (Events) is a 15–20 hours/week, non-exempt position. The role will require working some weekends and evenings, with limited local travel required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range is competitive and commensurate with lived and professional experience. The hiring range for the role is $20–25 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please prepare a resume and cover letter addressed to the B.A.A. Human Resources team and submit your materials to:

Opportunities@baa.org

Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

The B.A.A. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.