Urban Manufacturing Intern

Somerville is a city with a strong and growing manufacturing base with companies producing items from chocolate and beer to 3D printers and the future of clean technology. This local manufacturing plays a strong role not only in the present economic landscape of the city but also provides a foundation for the City’s future and goals for the creation of 30,000 new jobs by the year 2030 as outlined in Somerville’s comprehensive plan “SomerVision.”

In 2017 the City of Somerville’s Economic Development Office is undertaking several projects to support and grow this local manufacturing ecosystem. “FabVille”, constructed in the fall of 2016, is Somerville’s public Fabrication Laboratory and is a facility where all Somerville residents can come to learn and use digital fabrication and rapid prototyping equipment. The City will also be host to several manufacturing conferences in the spring that will highlight the makers, businesses, and community that make Somerville a regional manufacturing hub.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and preparing for manufacturing events and conferences in the spring. Events include the Urban Manufacturing Alliance regional conference and the Digital Fabrication Convention. Dates to be determined. Tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Event planning and logistics
  • Outreach through press, social media, email list, and on-line platforms
  • Working closely with event partners
• Assist in Somerville Fab Lab (“FabVille”) management including:
  • Work with Lab Manager to recruit and vet workshops
  • Assist in marketing FabVille and related events
• Other responsibilities as needed

• Candidate must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Interest in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field preferred
• Interest or experience in making and manufacturing preferred
• Experience with event planning and volunteer management
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Send your resume and cover letter by Friday, February 24, 2017 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.