Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Jolkona; Seattle (WA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to the start-up nonprofit world

Letter of recommendation

Portfolio building opportunities

Referrals on LinkedIn

Job summary

Jolkona is seeking a graphic designer intern in Seattle for an unpaid internship from February to May. This position will help enhance the visual impact of Jolkona’s marketing efforts for the Program Catalyst cohort and other projects.

You will collaborate with an energetic team to develop creative designs for print and web, gain exposure to the nonprofit sector, and receive a letter of recommendation upon completion. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in design and have proficiency in Adobe software.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industry standard design software.
• Strong sense of design, typography, and layout skills required.
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute Jolkona’s various design needs.
• Collaborate to design Jolkona’s media kit.
• Drive concept development for branding standards.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Design sense

Project management

Education

Degree in graphic design, visual design, art

Job description

Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle's best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.

Seattle is one of the most vibrant and welcoming startup hubs in the U.S. and has a rich history of innovation and invention. Jolkona seeks to position Seattle as a city that fosters the global entrepreneurial spirit. We’re building a network of mentors, business leaders and thought leaders who are creating and energizing communities of change makers around the world.

Job Description

Program Catalyst is an accelerator for international social ventures. This intensive program brings social entrepreneurs from developing countries to Seattle, where they can hone their business plans, gain valuable insights, and connect with prospective investors and funders. Jolkona is looking for a graphic designer to make our online and print efforts more, well, visual. You will help design print and web collateral for Jolkona’s Program Catalyst Cohort program and other marketing activities. We offer a fun, collaborative environment and an opportunity to make an impact!

Essential Functions:

Program Catalyst constitutes several workshops, site visits and social events. Visit here to learn more about the program: http://jolkona.org/catalyst. Listed below are the essential functions:

• Work with the team to execute on Jolkona’s various design needs. Some examples of projects include: catering to the design needs of Catalyst program, Jolkona Twitter background, marketing collateral, and campaign logos.
• Collaborate with the team to design Jolkona’s media kit.
• Drive concept development and design of Jolkona’s branding standards guide.
• Other design projects as assigned.

Qualifications

This is an unpaid internship.

• Working knowledge of industry standard design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
• Strong sense of design, typography, and layout skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, visual design, art.

Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship.

Time Commitment:

• Must be available February - May.
• 15-20 hours/week

Benefits:

• Exposure to the start-up nonprofit world.
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of tasks.
• Referrals on LinkedIn.
• Ability to build on your portfolio.
• Work with a team of passionate young professionals dedicated to changing the world.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit the following:

• Resume
• Link to portfolio.