IAE Graphics Design Internship - Fall 2026

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 4,683,840 - 7,990,080; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is offering a Graphic Design Internship for Fall 2026. This role is managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering and located at SOFWERX in Ybor City, Florida. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours weekly during the academic terms, with up to 29 hours in the summer. The internship provides opportunities to engage in team-building events and receive a letter of recommendation upon completion.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and offers a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to access to Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Ability to commit to 15-20 hours per week during semesters and 20-29 hours during summer.

Responsibilities

• Engage in employee events, such as team building.
• Build resume and explore career options.
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace.

Job description

Graphic Design Internship – Fall 2026

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Time commitment

• Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities

• Engage in employee events, such as team building
• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
• Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance

Pay Rate

$17.00/hour