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Communications Specialist roles in PR, corporate communications, and media relations are CPT-eligible when the work directly integrates with your degree program. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must connect to your enrolled curriculum, not just your career goals.
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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) take 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume/application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza
Job
: Human Resources
Agency
: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Oct 29, 2026, 12:45:25 PM
Number of Openings
: 2
Salary
: 20.00 - 25.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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) take 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume/application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza
Job
: Human Resources
Agency
: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Oct 29, 2026, 12:45:25 PM
Number of Openings
: 2
Salary
: 20.00 - 25.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsCommunications Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Roles involving media relations, content strategy, internal communications, or PR writing typically align with journalism, communications, or marketing degree programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how closely the specific job duties connect to your coursework, not just the job title.
Can I do CPT at a media agency or a corporate communications department?
Both settings qualify as long as your DSO approves the placement and your I-20 is updated before you start. Media agencies, in-house PR teams, nonprofit communications offices, and government public affairs departments can all support CPT. What matters is the documented curriculum connection, not the employer type or industry sector.
What happens to my OPT if I use full-time CPT for more than 12 months?
Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against that threshold regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time placement.
How do I find Communications Specialist employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Start with Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified work-authorization filing history so you can prioritize companies already experienced with immigration processes. You can also check the O*NET profile for the Communications Specialist occupation to understand the degree requirements employers typically list, which helps you frame the curriculum connection in conversations with hiring managers.
Does CPT authorization transfer if I change jobs during the same semester?
No. CPT authorization is employer-specific and tied to the exact placement your DSO approved. If you switch employers mid-semester, you need a new CPT authorization on a revised I-20 before starting with the new company. Working for an unapproved employer, even briefly, is an F-1 status violation and must be avoided regardless of how similar the roles are.