Lift To Rise

THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP

Job Title:                                           Intern Graphic Designer

Reports to:                                        Director of Special Projects

FLSA Classification:                           Non-exempt / Full-Time / Temporary 

Compensation:                                 $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (DOE) 

Supervises:                                        N/A 

Created / Updated:                          June 14, 2022

ABOUT LIFT TO RISE

Lift to Rise works to achieve a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and thriving. To this end, Lift to Rise (LTR) catalyzes both institutional and grassroots leaders to effectively collaborate and shift their attention and activities toward mutually reinforced interventions that address the underlying causes of poverty in the region. To learn more, please visit: http://lifttorise.org

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, confident intern Graphic Designer who is a responsible team player with self-driven abilities- possess strong detailed skill in developing creative ideas and working in a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment and industry.  An ideal candidate will create and inspire concepts for Lift to Rise projects using a wide range of mediums.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design promotional and event collateral for both print and web
• Co-ordinate production and timelines of print jobs with management to meet overall campaign deadlines
• Create and improvement graphics and other related projects
• Translate concepts into variable design concepts
• Work closely with other departments to execute ideas
• Research and keep abreast of emerging design trends and practices
• Responsible for print production and delivering appropriate files
• Collaborate with other departments to produce presentations or flyers

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/ Experience 

• 1 -2 years of industry experience
• Diploma or higher in appropriate field- Art Design or Graphic Design
• Competent in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Strong computer skills
• Keen on strategy and research-based projects in order to deliver successful design
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other team members.
• Must always maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

 

 

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities 

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work on-site, full-time
• A passion and authentic commitment to justice and equity for people of all ethnicities, races, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic circumstances, physical and mental abilities and characteristics, and philosophies.
• Genuine commitment to resident and community issues, as well. as the vision, mission, and values of Lift To Rise.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described on the attached “Physical Demands of Position” chart are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  See attached “Physical Demands of the Position”. 

 

COMPANY FUNDS 

This position has no access to company funds. 

ABOUT LIFT TO RISE & HOW TO APPLY:

Lift To Rise works to achieve a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable and

thriving. To this end, Lift To Rise catalyzes both institutional and grassroots leaders to effectively

collaborate and shift their attention and activities toward mutually reinforced interventions that

address the underlying causes of poverty in the region. To learn more, please visit:

www.lifttorise.org.