Spring 2027 Corporate Citizenship Co-op (January - June)

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS Investment Management in Boston is seeking a Corporate Citizenship Co-op to support the team in implementing and managing the company's community engagement strategy. You will assist in program documentation and help advance diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives while collaborating on cross‑department projects.

This 6‑month, 35–40 hour weekly role offers exposure to senior leaders, practical experience in corporate citizenship, volunteering logistics, and communications work with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, CSR, Public Policy, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Ability to interact with senior executives and community leaders on corporate citizenship strategy.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with corporate citizenship programs, community organizations, and nonprofits.
• Commitment to learning, creativity and critical thinking.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Passion and experience volunteering or supporting charitable causes.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation and documentation of processes and procedures for the Corp. Citizenship Team.
• Manage and update the Corp. Citizenship Resource Page on SharePoint.
• Coordinate logistics for volunteer events, galas and drives.
• Work with MFS design and communications teams to produce ads and communication for events and opportunities.
• Perform research on charitable organizations as needed.
• Assist with the creation of presentations and maintenance of documentation related to MFS' Corporate Citizenship program.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Executive communication

Project management

Creativity

Team collaboration

Volunteer experience

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business, CSR, Public Policy, Communications, Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

THE ROLE

Joining our team provides opportunities to share your voice and talents, tackle challenging problems, create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers.

This Co‑op experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:

• Co‑Op New Hire Orientation
• Senior Leadership Speaker Series
• Social & Networking Events
• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, co‑ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how corporate citizenship works at an asset manager. MFS co‑op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35‑40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co‑op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the Director of Corporate Citizenship and the team in the implementation and management of the company's community engagement strategy and action plan. In addition, this position may provide support on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, along with other cross‑departmental projects and tasks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in the creation and documentation of process and procedures that help support the Corp. Citizenship Team
• Help manage and update the Corp. Citizenship Resource Page on SharePoint. Ensuring content stays relevant and timely.
• Coordinate logistics for volunteer events (including Global Week of Giving Back and Co‑op Volunteer Day), galas and charitable drives.
• Work with MFS design and communications teams to produce ads and communication for events and opportunities.
• Perform research on charitable organizations as needed.
• Assist with the creation of presentations and maintenance of documentation related to MFS' Corporate Citizenship program.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Policy, Communications, Marketing or related field
• Ability to interact with senior executives and community leaders on the company's corporate citizenship strategy
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with corporate citizenship programs, community organizations, and nonprofits groups
• Commitment to learning, creativity and critical thinking
• Ability to handle multiple projects, and deadlines
• Passion and experience either as a volunteer or supporter of charitable causes
• Proficiency with Microsoft’s Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00-$25.00

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance. MFS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

#LI-HYBRID MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance. MFS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long‑term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success. As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long‑term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients.