Graphic Design Intern

Ampact; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ampact is seeking a talented graphic design intern to work with our marketing and communications team. This part-time paid internship (about 10 hours per week) focuses on creating graphics following brand style guides and building your portfolio.

Applicants should be pursuing a graphic designcerticate/degree and submit work samples or a portfolio link. Opportunity for extension beyond May 2027 is possible.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a certificate or degree in graphic design or related discipline.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (or Creative Xpress).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics using brand templates and style guides for social media, blogs, emails, and presentations.
• Research and prep photos for marketing and promotion.
• Maintain a library of images and templates.
• Assist with photo/video shoots or event photography and collaborate on new templates.

Education

Certificate or degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Applicants must live in the following states to be considered: MN, WI, IL, ID, IA, MS, GA, VA, FL, CA, CO, NY, KY

Ampact is looking for a talented and motivated graphic designer for an internship. This part-time (Average 10 hours per week) paid internship will work with our marketing and communications team to assist in the creation of graphics. This is a great opportunity to gain experience following brand style guides and building your portfolio.

Opportunity for extension and additional hours past May 2027

All applicants must submit work samples or provide a link to an online portfolio that demonstrates an aptitude for graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Utilize brand templates and style guides to create graphics for social media, blogs, emails, and presentations
• Research, identify, tag, and prep photos and image libraries to be used for marketing and promotion
• Assist with maintaining a library of images and templates
• Support photo and video shoots or event photography
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop new templates and improve visual impact

Qualifications

• Candidates should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree program in graphic design, web design, desktop publishing, or related discipline.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Xpress or Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communicator with high attention to detail

Note: All applicants must submit work samples or provide a link to an online portfolio that demonstrates an aptitude for graphic design.

Physical Requirements

Ampact is committed to disability rights: in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Travel locally as needed to attend meetings or events
• Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
• Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).

EEOC

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.