The Design Intern will primarily focus on supporting the Communications and Development Manager with design-related tasks such as branding, graphic design, layout design, and website support. Projects will include designing outreach tools, graphics for social media, event collateral and the website. During this internship, the Design Intern will contribute to designing fundraising collateral and can expect to gain experience in working in a non-profit environment. This position will work approximately 30 hours a week from September through December.
"This position requires some knowledge of Adobe Illustrator with working knowledge of Canva and Excel. Prospective intern applicants should also meet the following requirements: — Be available 30-40 hours a week Monday–Friday, during the hours of 10 AM–6:30 PM. — Access to stable Wi-Fi connectivity plus audio and visual capabilities for virtual meetings — Attention to detail, time management, flexibility to adjust in the moment, and willingness to learn and grow through practice — Aspiring and able to work independently while experimenting with your design aesthetic — Desire to work in an organization with a strong spirit of social justice — Willingness to be an ambassador for 826LA’s mission — Interest in writing, education, nonprofits, youth development, and/or art education — Strong communication skills
826LA is a non-profit writing and tutoring organization dedicated to supporting students with their creative and expository writing, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. 826LA is part of a national network of 826 chapters, founded by educator Nínive Calegari and author Dave Eggers.
First, please review the complete job description at https://826la.org/volunteer/internships Then, submit an introduction email along with organized samples of your work to jobs@826la.org