Design Intern

Job Description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Academy seeks a paid, part-time design intern to work closely with the team to execute design projects. The expected commitment is 5-10 hours per week, with an hourly pay of $20/hour; some weeks will have more work than others. The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to turn around projects in a timely manner. This a remote position starting as soon as possible for 4 months with a potential for extension. Interns may NOT be paid and receive course credit, but must pick one.

This is a remote position, but candidates based in one of the Aspen Institute’s locations (San Francisco, Washington DC, New York City, or Colorado) are preferred. The internship is expected to last 5 months, with a possibility of extension. The anticipated workload is approximately 10 hours per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs. The hourly rate for this role is $20/hr.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Graphic design for logos, icons, infographics, and social media graphics.
• Layout design for one-pagers, research reports, and slide decks.
• Placing final copy into existing templates (primarily in InDesign, Canva, or Google Slides).
• Create charts and graphs in Figma, Canva, and InDesign.
• Collaborate with other design resources (such as contracted web developers and layout designers) to deliver digital and print assets.
• Participate in development of creative campaigns to highlight Academy programs and accomplishments.
• Create and edit social media graphics and video content (e.g., reels).
• Occasional copy editing tasks.
• Special projects, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Design experience with several software tools.
• Acquire practical nonprofit operations experience.
• Opportunity to learn about the policy process and strategies for effective advocacy.
• Gain insights into nonprofit operations.
• Potential to attend events and network with policy experts and industry leaders.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• You must be an Undergraduate or Graduate student.
• Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as this is a primarily remote position.
• Experience completing complex work in InDesign.
• Experience creating fun and interesting graphics in Canva or another online platform.
• Creativity and strategic thinking for social media campaigns.
• Passion for policy, social impact, and nonprofit work.
• Should be organized, responsible, reliable, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate also has creative problem-solving skills and professional and polished interpersonal skills and a desire to learn, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• This is the perfect role for a student interested in further developing their design skills and learning about the operations of a policy nonprofit. For an interested candidate, interns may also have the opportunity to assist with events and operations of the Academy more broadly.

Disclaimer: Applications will be received until this position is filled.