HR Communications Design Co-op Spring 2027

Position Summary

MassDOT is seeking a creative and organized Communications Design Co-op to support the HR Internal Communications team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, has a strong eye for design, and can effectively manage multiple projects while producing high-quality written and visual communications.

Reporting to the Manager of Internal Communications, the co-op will assist in developing engaging content and communication materials that support MassDOT employees, agency initiatives, and internal campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, manages their time effectively, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable working independently and collaboratively. They should be confident in their writing and design abilities, willing to learn, and able to take projects from concept through completion.

Application Instructions

Please attach a copy of your resume and copies of work samples or a link to your portfolio. (Applications without work samples or portfolios will not be considered.)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Content Development and Writing\: Draft, edit, and proofread clear, engaging content for internal communications, newsletters, emails, employee announcements, and other agency materials.

• Graphic Design and Creative Production\: Design and produce professional communication materials, including booklets, brochures, posters, flyers, presentations, digital graphics, and other print and digital assets.

• SharePoint Content Management\: Create, build, update, and maintain SharePoint pages, ensuring content is well-organized, visually appealing, accessible, and easy to navigate.

• Project and Time Management\: Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, track progress, and complete projects on time with minimal supervision.

• Internal Communications Support\: Collaborate with departments and staff across MassDOT to gather information, develop stories, and create materials that support employee engagement and agency initiatives.

• Quality and Brand Consistency\: Ensure all communication materials are accurate, polished, visually consistent, and aligned with MassDOT branding and communication standards.

Tools You Will Use

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
• MailChimp
• LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, including creating and formatting pages and managing digital content.

• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

• Ability to design materials for both print and digital distribution.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time and deadlines independently.

• Comfortable receiving feedback, making revisions, and adapting to changing project needs.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative and learn new tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams while maintaining ownership of assigned projects.

The successful candidate will not only bring fresh ideas but also have the organizational skills and follow-through to turn those ideas into finished products. They should be comfortable writing content, building SharePoint pages, developing polished visual materials, and managing their workload in a fast-paced communications environment.

This co-op offers hands-on experience supporting communications across a large public agency while contributing to meaningful projects that inform, connect, and engage the MassDOT workforce.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include\: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.