Graphic Design Intern

Ampact; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Ampact seeks a motivated graphic design intern to join our marketing and communications team in Virginia. This part-time paid internship (~10 hours/week) focuses on creating graphics that follow brand guidelines and help build your portfolio.

You will gain hands-on experience across social media, blogs, emails, and presentations, with opportunities for extension past May 2027. Applicants must submit work samples or an online portfolio demonstrating design aptitude.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a certificate or degree in graphic design, web design, desktop publishing, or related discipline.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and branding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic design tools.
• Strong communicator with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for social media, blogs, emails, and presentations using brand templates.
• Identify and prep photos and image libraries for marketing use.
• Maintain a library of images and templates for quick access.
• Support photo and video shoots or event photography when needed.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop new templates and improve visual impact.

Skills

Graphic Design

Branding

Social Media Graphics

Attention to Detail

Education

Graphic Design Certificate/Degree

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.