MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board / MassHire Berkshire Career Center 

Marketing & Project Support Intern 

Supporting MassHire’s Employer Engagement Project 

Providing enhanced employer-paid and sponsored summer work-based-learning opportunities for youth/young adults ages 14-25 in Pittsfield and surrounding Berkshire communities

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: 

The Masshire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) and Career Center helps people find jobs, supports companies with training and resources, and prepares young people ages 14-21 for careers and the working world. We do it the following ways:

- Acting as primary resource for Berkshire County Labor Market Information 

- Designing new training and employment programs for Berkshire residents

- Staying up to date on critical and emerging sectors and trends in Berkshire County 

- Identifying needs and gaps between employers and people seeking work 

- Rapid response to companies that are in transition (often downsizing or closing)

- And more

For young people specifically: 

- Providing internships and work based learning experiences

- Career and college readiness opportunities 

- Career awareness and exploration activities

- Summer employment and specialized programs 

- And more 

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the project’s Employer Engagement Consultant with support from BWB and Career Center Youth Staff, the Marketing & Project Support Intern will assist with the following tasks including, but not limited to: 

- Assist with developing, coordinating and launching an Employer Engagement Marketing Campaign to enhance the number of employer-paid and sponsored summer work-based-learning experiences for youth ages 14-25 in Pittsfield and the surrounding Berkshire communities

- Assist Employer Engagement Consultant with aspects of each Employer Engagement activity as part of the project (i.e. support coordination of Youth Employment Job Fairs, etc.) 

- Develop and implement ways through digital media to showcase local youth employment experiences and the benefits of

- Assist Career Center Youth staff with the coordination and implementation of Youth Works programming that includes data management, employer training & support, youth training, etc. 

SKILLS NEEDED:

- Communication and interpersonal skills

- Dependability

- Time management and professionalism 

- General computer skills - comfortable learning new online platforms 

- Knowledge of canva and/or other graphic design tools and social media platforms

REQUIREMENTS: 

- The ability to learn, adapt, and ask meaningful questions 

- Technology access (internet, devices, etc - laptop can be provided if needed)

- Transportation to Pittsfield to BWB (75 South Church Street) & Career Center (160 North Street) offices 

SCHEDULE: HYBRID (Virtual and In-Person) – 12 hrs/week for 30 weeks (February 1 – August 30, 2026) 

COMPENSATION - $18/hr. Contracted or payrolled position TBD