The Planning Advisory Council (PAC) was created by Mayor Michelle Wu in January 2023 via Executive Order to guide a shared vision for a green, growing, family-friendly Boston and coordinate public investment in the built environment to realize that vision. The PAC is an internal, collaborative body that coordinates planning, capital planning, and implementation and sets standards for public engagement in planning. The Council is chaired by the Chief of Planning and includes the Cabinet Chiefs of Housing, Streets, Arts & Culture, Economic Opportunity & Inclusion, Energy, Environment & Open Space, Equity & Inclusion, Finance, and Operations, along with additional stakeholders. Planning Advisory Council staff comprise a new division within the City of Boston’s Planning Cabinet.

Under the direction of the Planning Advisory Council’s Assistant Director, the Communications and Design Intern will support the creation and maintenance of public facing reporting, both digital and physical, that tells the story of the many investments and improvements the City has made in housing, schools, streets, parks, community centers, libraries, and other spaces and places our residents live, work and play.

Responsibilities

The Communications and Design Intern will help us tell our story to the people of Boston!

• Create and consistently update ArcGIS StoryMaps and other public reporting tools to show the people of Boston how we’re investing in their neighborhood and making progress against plans.
• Create, update, and oversee the translation of digital and physical resources (e.g. handouts, infographics) which serve as companion communication tools to StoryMaps.
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Performs other duties as assigned or dreamt up by you.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

What you’ll bring/who you are:

• Currently pursuing undergraduate studies in communications, emerging media, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or possessing exceptional design and communications savvy.
• Detailed, clear, cogent, and accessible communicator with a passion for great storytelling and strong written and visual communication skills.
• Expertise in the use of Google Suite, ArcGIS StoryMaps, as well as graphic design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Passionate about local government and public service.
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Boston Residency Required

Terms:

Union/Salary/Grade: Non-Union/ $20 per hour

Hours per week: Up to 14

This is an in-person role.