MESA Links is a growing network of high-performing charter schools serving the diverse communities of Brooklyn. Our flagship campus, Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School, opened its doors in Bushwick in August 2013 and now serves 500 students in grades 9–12. Since graduating our first class of seniors in 2017, MESA Bushwick has maintained a 94% cumulative graduation rate, reflecting our students' strong commitment to academic success.
Building on the success of our flagship school, MESA Links is expanding to meet the growing demand for high-quality education in Brooklyn and is projected to double in size over the next 5 years:
To support this expansion, we are seeking a part-time Communications Intern. You will be a critical partner to the Director of External Affairs & Communications as you support the full scope of the department's work: storytelling, enrollment communications, community engagement, donor and board-facing materials, and the day-to-day execution that keeps a growing network's brand consistent and visible.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator who is organized, proactive, and passionate about educational equity. They are comfortable working across campuses and with diverse communities, including multilingual and immigrant families. They take initiative, produce clean work without heavy oversight, and understand that communications at a growing school network requires both strategic thinking and getting things done.
The Communications Intern will report to the Director of External Affairs and Communications.
Storytelling & Content Development
Social Media & Digital Presence
Enrollment & Recruitment Communications
(1) Bachelor's degree OR a Rising College Senior; (2) Available to work in person 3–5 days per week (please review MESA’s Bell Schedule to confirm compatible hours); (3) Proven track-record of high community engagement and at least two years of experience in community work; (4) Strong written/verbal communication skills; (5) Solutions-oriented, “game” attitude with “all-hands-on-deck” mentality; (6) Belief in and alignment with MESA’s core values, educational philosophy and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; (7) Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed; (8) Spanish language fluency a plus.
MESA is committed to attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. It is MESA’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please email your resume and cover letter explaining specifically why you would be a good fit for MESA to Arthur Samuels, Executive Director, at hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “SY 26-27 Communications Intern.” APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
