Intern, Graphic Designer
ABOUT UNITED WAY
United Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through our global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Learn more at unitedway.org.
INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us learn about the area of work they believe they plan to pursue after graduation. We want each intern to feel included, valuable, and productive in the department in which they are assigned. In addition to the hands-on experience, you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly meetings led by subject matter experts and professional development workshops when available.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The internship opportunities are open to current students attending a college or university. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application. Internship schedules will generally be Mondays through Thursdays, off on Fridays.
POSITION DEPARTMENT
Marketing and Communications/Creative Studio Team
POSITION SUMMARY
United Way Worldwide is looking for a qualified intern to join our internal Creative Studio team. Our team supports internal clients from United Way Worldwide with creative projects that span across print, digital, and video. All design projects are required to adhere to the proper implementation of brand graphic standards. Interns can expect to work closely with the Creative Studio team and in tandem with internal clients on a variety of projects that may include: events, website development, network toolkits, social media etc. Intern will refine their design skills and learn hands-on about graphic design, digital asset management, video production and digital development in a fast-paced environment.
PRIMARY PROJECTS
- Designing social media posts
- Creating and editing PPT presentations
- Assisting in BrandFolder maintenance
- Editing Photographs for brand consistency
- Attending Design meetings
- Assisting of the creation of internal communications materials
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school program
- Passion to create on-brand, innovative designs for print and digital applications
- Excellent design and software skills
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite for digital and print design (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word and Powerpoint)
- Attention to detail
- Please have a portfolio of design samples to share for consideration
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Digital Asset Management platforms and organization is a plus
- Experience with animation or motion graphic design is a plus
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite
- Complete a learning plan according to school’s requirements for those receiving a grade
- Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at UWW
- Free coffee & tea onsite
- Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage
- Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) and then board Alexandria Free Dash bus that has stops directly across from our building
LOCATION
This internship takes place at the United Way Worldwide office at 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
TIME FRAME
Summer – June 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail recruitment@uww.unitedway.org or call 703-836-7100 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
United Way Worldwide opposes discrimination of any form as evident in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Principle. We take the broadest possible view of diversity.
We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.
We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.
Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.
Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match, and you are selected for an interview.