COMMUNITY INTERN (OUTREACH & PROGRAMMING)
Boston Athletic AssociationABOUT 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.
Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the Community Intern (Outreach & Programming) will provide a variety of support ranging from outreach to event operations, program design, and more. The intern will help host summer events such as the Boston Running Collaborative (BRC) Youth Track Meets and Boston Moves events, and assist the Community Team in designing new initiatives, including curriculum and frameworks to be used by schools.
The Intern will have the opportunity to engage, welcome, and positively impact youth and families in this role.
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 additional date to be determined). There will also be a Boston Moves event to attend on July 12, if possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Outreach & Promotion
- Support outreach efforts to promote Boston Moves events to community partners, schools, youth-serving organizations, and families
- Assist with drafting and distributing outreach materials such as emails and flyers across key communities
- Track outreach efforts and maintain contact lists for community engagement
Event Support
- Assist with on-site staffing and event operations for Boston Moves events and Summer Youth Track Meets, including participant check-in, course support, and youth engagement activities
Youth Programming Development
- Support the design and development of youth running and fitness programming across summer and school-year seasons
- Research and propose creative, age-appropriate activities to increase youth engagement in running
- Assist in building program frameworks, sample schedules, and curriculum materials
General Community Team Support
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to strengthen youth engagement strategies
- Assist with administrative and planning tasks related to youth and community programming as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
There are many ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We recognize that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We take a broad view when reviewing applications and want to understand the unique strengths you bring and how this opportunity aligns with your career goals.
We are most interested in candidates who demonstrate the majority of the following:
- 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 via public transportation, personal vehicle, or other means
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups; excellent 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-paced environments, such as live events
- A commitment to creating inclusive work environments and programs
- Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Basic Microsoft 365 skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to manage emails and calendars in Outlook; capable of 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 seeking individuals who are passionate about our work and service to the community.
The Community Intern (Outreach & Programming) is a 15–20 hours per 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 this 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:
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 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.