Intern - Graphic Design

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY

Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement.

Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions.

The Graphic Design Intern will gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications while contributing to Think Together’s mission of changing the odds for kids. As the Graphic Design Intern, you will work closely with our Art Director and Sr. Graphic Designer to support various projects and initiatives that elevate Think Together’s brand and image.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and implementing designed collateral across various channels, including social media, internal communications, and events
• Create engaging print and digital marketing materials
• Assist in doing pre-press checks for in-house printed materials
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative ideas and solutions
• Develop templates for org-wide use
• Participate in Marcomm team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Graphic Designer and inherent in the position
  
  
  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Proficiency in creating original designs for different communications channels including but not limited to social media, websites, emails and internal communications with creativity, clarity and ensuring brand consistency
• Experience working within brand guidelines while keeping new deliverables fresh, current, and on-brand
• Experience supporting events and social media campaigns
• Direct access to the Art Director to gain an understanding of brand integrity and branding compliance
• Experience working with a team of Graphic Designers who will provide feedback and recommendations
  
  
  

TRAINING

• General employer orientation, which may include safety trainings.
• Weekly scheduled one-on-one mentor meetings
• How to create a social media post for all platforms
• How to design a print ad following the publication’s guidelines
• How to create press-ready files for our in-house printing facilty
• Ethical communications and how to create content that’s mission-aligned, compliant and fosters a brand environment that’s safe and inclusive
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in progress or recently received - Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Marketing and Communications
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Access to transportation for potential site visits and to attend in-person meetings with the Marketing and Communications department at the Home Office hub
  
  
  

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS
  
  
  

Teams, cloud sharing

• Use of typical office equipment
  
  
  

HOURS/LOCATION

• Start date June 2025
• End date 10-12 weeks from start date or in alignment with college or university requirements
• 15-25 hours per week
• Hybrid role, working both remotely and in-office at Think Together’s Santa Ana headquarters, with some local travel for school site events or activities
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate Noise (examples typical office noise)
• Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment)
• Computer Screen visual in performance of role
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Travel up to 10%
  
  
  

COMPENSATION

• $20.50 hourly rate
  
  
  

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.