Business Intern – Mattapan Square Main Streets
to apply: email a resume and cover letter to admin@mattapansqmainstreets.org
Organization overview:
Mattapan Square Main Streets is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to
revitalizing and supporting the commercial district in Mattapan. We work with local businesses, property owners, municipal partners, and residents to promote economic growth, beautification, safety, and equitable opportunity through programming, small-business support, streetscape improvements, marketing, and events.
Intern description / responsibilities:
The intern will support the board and committees by assisting with outreach to local businesses, collecting and maintaining business contact and inventory data, preparing briefing materials for meetings, attending committee meetings, helping coordinate events and volunteer activities, and supporting small projects related to streetscape, marketing, and safety initiatives. The role may include light field work (walking the district to update records), coordinating with public partners, and providing regular progress reports to supervisors.
Basic qualifications / skills:
Candidates should be enrolled in or graduated from programs related to business, operations, economic development, urban planning, public administration, or a similar field. Required skills include database management, strong spreadsheet proficiency (Excel or Google Sheets), excellent organizational and time-management abilities, effective written and verbal communication, attention to detail when collecting business information, and comfort working both independently and as part of a small team.
Preferred qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have prior experience with community or small-business engagement, familiarity with CRM tools or GIS a plus, basic graphic or social media skills for outreach, comfort conducting in-person outreach in diverse neighborhoods, and a demonstrated interest in neighborhood economic development or civic leadership. Reliability, cultural competency, and fluency in relevant local languages are additional advantages.
to apply: email a resume and cover letter to admin@mattapansqmainstreets.org