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Communications and PR Intern

Economic Mobility Pathways · Health Care · $16M budget · 157 staff · Since 1961

Why Economic Mobility Pathways

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps people escape poverty through services, research, and policy advocacy.

  • Empaths housing and stabilization programs served 1,348 people , including 550 families in fy25. These programs include emergency shelter for homeless families and supportive housing services for formerly homeless families living in permanent housing. Empath is one of the largest…$9.8M spent in FY2024
  • Empaths Mobility mentoring services provide low-income women an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies necessary to achieve Economic self-sufficiency. The Mobility mentoring services programs ground their training in the five pillars of empaths bridge to self sufficiency(tm): family…$3.2M spent in FY2024
  • The Economic Mobility exchange is a membership-based network comprised of nonprofit organizations and government agencies learning together about empaths Mobility mentoring model. Through training, webinars, technical assistance, and online resource portal, the network captures and shares back innovative ways in…$938K spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$131K–$280K
7 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$17.0M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
157
employees
50 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
87%
of spending
Looks good: 87% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−5%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
8 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 8.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1962
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Position Title: Communications and PR Intern Hours: Part-time unpaid internship, approximately 18 hours per week. This is a hybrid opportunity, with opportunities to attend in-person meetings and events in Boston. Flexible scheduling based on academic calendar. Duration: 2027 Winter/Spring Internship. January 2027 to May 2027 Number of Internships Available: 2 About Economic Mobility Pathways ( EMPath ) Economic Mobility Pathways ( EMPath ) is a 200-year-old Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

About the role

The Communications and PR Intern will support the efforts of EMPath’s Communications Department in developing and sharing stories that highlight the organization’s impact and support its mission. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit communications, PR, media relations, and digital storytelling—while helping advance EMPath’s mission to promote economic mobility and opportunity for families. This is an ideal role for a student who is passionate about communications , social change, and storytelling for good.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling Assist in researching, writing, and editing content for social media, newsletters, and website updates. Help identify and develop human-interest stories that showcase EMPath’s programs, participants, and community impact. Support the creation of visual content (photos, graphics, videos) for digital and print materials. Social Media & Digital Engagement Assist with drafting and scheduling posts for EMPath’s social media platforms. Monitor engagement and assist with post interaction and analytics tracking. Brainstorm ideas for campaigns and projects. Media Relations & Research Assist in maintaining and updating media lists and press materials.

Conduct research on media outlets, reporters, and trends in key topics. Assist with tracking media coverage and preparing clip reports. Administrative & Team Support Support communications and logistics for events, announcements, and fundraising campaigns. Assist with communications tracking, file organization, and archiving digital assets. Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative planning discussions. Provide general support to the Strategic Communications team as needed.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate student (junior or senior preferred) studying communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky) a must . Familiarity with digital content creation tools (Canva…

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About Economic Mobility Pathways

From its Form 990

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