Student Intern, Graphic Design - 8-Week Summer Program with Foundation for California Community Colleges

Join the Foundation for California Community Colleges as a Graphic Design Intern and Make a Lasting Impact

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years, and we're seeking a talented and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our team for an 8-week summer internship program. As a remote intern, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our Graphic Design team to create compelling graphics and designs that help communicate our organization's mission and initiatives through visual storytelling.

About Us

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. We're a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to achieve our goals.

What You'll Do

As a Graphic Design Intern, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Graphic Design team across various projects and tasks. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Design Support: Assist the Graphic Design team in creating visual assets for print, digital, and social media platforms, including infographics, presentations, ads, website graphics, and social media images.
• Branding: Provide support in maintaining brand style guides and ensuring consistency across designed materials.
• Production: Help the design team finalize files and prepare designs for production across various mediums and vendors.
• Asset Management: Assist in organizing and maintaining libraries of graphic assets, images, and design files.
• Design Research: Conduct research to inform design decisions, including investigating current trends and examples from competitors or industry leaders.

Attributes for Success

To excel in this role, you'll need to possess the following essential qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at least part-time at a California Community College, pursuing an associate's degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related program.
• Strong visual communication and design abilities.
• Experience with graphic design platforms and tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of brand style guides and consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with graphic design and photography.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Graphic Design Intern with the Foundation for California Community Colleges, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a fast-paced non-profit environment. You'll work closely with our experienced Graphic Design team and have access to professional development opportunities that will help you grow in your career. Our commitment to shared leadership and employee growth ensures that you'll be an integral part of our team and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Work Environment and Company Culture

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is a remote-first organization, and we're committed to hiring talent across the state in fully remote positions where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California's State Capitol. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

This is a paid internship at $18/hour, 10-15 hours a week. As a member of our team, you'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Join Our Team

If you're a motivated and talented graphic design student looking for a challenging and rewarding internship experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Graphic Design Intern with the Foundation for California Community Colleges, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact and contribute to our mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and be part of a dynamic and inclusive organization that is committed to making a difference in the lives of Californians. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in graphic design!

To learn more about working at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, please visit our Careers page at https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers. You can also read our Double Impact Strategic Plan to learn more about our mission and goals.

We look forward to hearing from you!