Graphic Design Intern

Portage Learning; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Learning seeks a Graphic Design Intern for a summer, full-time internship in Chippewa Township, PA. You will support course development, marketing campaigns, branding, and digital/print collateral alongside the Graphic Designer and Creative Arts Director.

You should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in graphic design or related fields, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Collaboration, creativity, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• Background check and clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphics and layouts for print, web and social media content.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches and discuss with Academic and Marketing teams, making changes as needed.
• Collaborate with Graphic Designers and the Creative Arts Director to contribute to the creative process.
• Engage in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts/Communications/Advertising/Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Internship Description

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern

Date: 9/23/26

Position: Summer Internship

Reports to: Creative Arts Director

Department: Creative Arts

Travel: No

Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly

Remote: No

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The purpose of this Graphic Design internship is for the intern to gain real experience and build their portfolio for a career in graphic design. The Graphic Design Intern will help support the ongoing design and creative deliverables for course development, marketing campaigns, including but not limited to branding, print collateral design, digital and traditional advertisements, video graphics, and social media graphics. The designer will apply their skills by working with our Graphic Designer on a range of creative projects. The intern must exhibit an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, illustration, typography, layout, art direction and have a passion for design to help the team produce the best work possible.

What You’ll Invest In

The Graphic Design Intern carries out these responsibilities:

• Develop graphics and layouts for print, web and social media content.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with the Academic and Marketing teams and making necessary changes.
• Collaboration is a key part of the internship; the designer will work with the Graphic Designers and the Creative Arts Director to contribute to the creative process.
• Engage in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort, cultivating collaboration, strengthening skills, and encouraging continuous learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Requirements

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of graphic design concepts.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite applications: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Capable of creating print, web, web banner/ads, social media campaigns and collateral (brochures, booklets and informational sheets).
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and help with developing motion graphics
• Demonstrate an understanding of our brand identity, guidelines and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with different departments to complete important projects and initiatives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong conceptual skills with a sense of design, layout and typography while upholding brand identity.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects.
• Maintain and organize files (version control) and backup files accordingly.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills.
• Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a summer internship, full-time position. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employee schedules may vary within those hours. All staff members must attend required meetings and training at the office in Chippewa Township, PA.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel

This job does not require travel outside of the office. Travel would be primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally.

Other Duties Disclaimer

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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