Graphic Design Intern

Ampact; Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Ampact is seeking a graphic design intern in Virginia for a part-time, paid internship (≈10 hours/week) to collaborate with the marketing team. You will create graphics following brand style guides and contribute to social media, blogs, emails, and presentations.

Applicants must submit work samples or a link to an online portfolio demonstrating graphic design aptitude. Opportunity for extension beyond May 2027 and hands-on experience building your portfolio.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a certificate or degree in graphic/web design or related field.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating graphic design aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for social media, blogs, emails, and presentations using brand templates and style guides.
• Identify and prep photos and image libraries for marketing use.
• Maintain an organized library of images and templates.
• Support photo/video shoots or event photography as needed.
• Collaborate to develop new templates and improve visual impact.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Graphic design certificate/degree

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.