Graphic Design Student Intern, Spring 2022

Fully remote, paid part-time opportunity

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) is on a mission to double its impact by 2028. We are a group of passionate, equity-minded individuals who work collaboratively with public and private partners to help impact and change lives for the better through education. We are seeking two Graphic Design Student Interns to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation.
What You’ll Do

The Student Graphic Designer is a part-time, paid position that will produce creative collateral, including print and web design. The Graphic Design Student Intern works closely with the Design Team and Communications leadership and liaisons with all departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking for hands-on experience working in a professional environment, generating branded collateral for an organization, and managing multiple projects.
Core Responsibilities

• Generates creative print and online materials consistent with the Foundation brand.
• Assists the Communications Team with project related tasks, including concept ideation, design exploration, and implementation.
• Works with communications and program staff to create collateral materials, such as brochures, event posters and displays as well as web assets.

Attributes for Success

• Strong aesthetic sense and understanding of basic design principles.
• Ability to take projects from inception to completion.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong multi-tasking ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Project management skills

are a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-starter and quick learner with a bias for action who is highly motivated and outcome-oriented, always seeking innovative approaches to project execution
• A strategic and creative thinker who can problem-solve, working within and across teams to swiftly respond to needs identified across the California Community Colleges
• Practices ownership, takes accountability, and has the ability to project manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality products on time with limited supervision
• A sense of urgency and ability to work on a fast-paced team and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, the California Community College and the Foundation’s mission to provide students with stronger pathways to education, and passion for building a more just and equitable California overall.

What We Offer

We are proud of the role we play in advancing the missions of the California Community Colleges. At the Foundation, the work of each team member holds great weight and responsibility and provides opportunity for individuals to help Californians across all communities improve their social and economic mobility and build a better future for themselves and their families. We aim to foster a collaborative environment where staff can ideate new approaches, replicate promising practices, and bring to scale proven and sustainable methods that are responsive to the needs of our students, our system, and our state.

We take a strategic and comprehensive approach to investing in our people, fostering an environment for employee growth, and providing opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and advancement.

To learn more about the position and apply, go to https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote