Social Impact Programs Co-op

The Boston Beer CompanyBoston, MassachusettsHybridCo-opListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

We're looking for a motivated and community-focused Co-op to join our Social Impact team, supporting community engagement, entrepreneur development, and employee volunteerism initiatives across Boston Beer. This 6-month co-op offers hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, branding and marketing, program management, and community impact. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll help execute key programs such as Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, employee volunteer initiatives, and community donation programs while contributing to meaningful projects that connect business goals with social impact.

This position is part of our 6-month Co-op Program, running from January 4, 2027 through June 25, 2027. The role follows a hybrid work model, with team members expected to work three days per week from our Boston Seaport Corporate Office and the remaining days remotely.

What You'll Gain

- Hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility, branding, marketing, coworker engagement, and cross-functional program execution within a fast-paced corporate environment.

- Opportunities to develop skills in social media strategy, communications, event planning, volunteer engagement, project coordination, stakeholder management, and impact tracking.

- Exposure to programs such as Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Benevolence Days, gaining insight into how purpose-driven initiatives create meaningful community impact.

- Collaboration with internal partners across Marketing, People & Culture, Communications, Inclusion & Belonging, Sustainability, and Leadership teams, as well as external entrepreneurs and community organizations.

- Ownership of meaningful workstreams, including social media planning, entrepreneur engagement, coworker engagement initiatives, and volunteer program tracking.

- Broad exposure to Boston Beer Company's culture, business operations, and social impact strategy.

- Professional networking opportunities through community events, volunteer programs, special projects, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Required Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program.
- Coursework and/or experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cause Marketing, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in corporate social responsibility, coworker engagement, community impact, and volunteerism.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Sound judgment with the ability to determine when to seek guidance and when to work independently.
- Prior customer service experience preferred.
- Design experience is a plus.