Paid Fall Internship, Marketing and Graphic Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with designing visual assets such as infographics, webpages, flyers, reports, and social media graphics to support communications, marketing, and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with the team to craft internship goals based on student interests and organizational needs.
• Contribute to digital marketing and accessible design practices by creating engaging visual content.
• Incorporate professional design feedback to improve work quality.
• Support cross-functional teams including policy, fund development, program, and data units.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate student interested and experienced in graphic design, branding, and marketing.
• Must be enrolled in an academic program for Fall 2025.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of branding, layout, and visual hierarchy best practices.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and in remote or hybrid environments.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience creating social media content for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Candidates should include a link to their portfolio or sample of work if available.

Nice to Have

• Experience with basic video editing.
• Skills in writing copy for social media captions, flyers, and external audiences.
• Interest or knowledge in basic ADA accessibility practices for design.
• Familiarity with AI prompting and its appropriate uses for design.
• Interest or experience in mission-based organizations or social impact settings.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an academic program through fall 2025.

Benefits & Perks

• Real-world experience designing for a national nonprofit.
• Exposure to brand strategy, digital marketing, and accessible design practices.
• Opportunity to grow your portfolio across multiple formats and platforms.
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
• Deeper understanding of the housing and homelessness sector.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams including policy, fund development, program, and data.
• Experience receiving and incorporating professional design feedback.