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Graphic Design Intern

SeaWeb, an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to using the science of communications to fundamentally shift the way people interact with the ocean, seeks an Intern to be based in the Washington, D.C. area office. The Intern will provide professional support to the organization's communications team.

This is an unpaid internship. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to improving ocean conservation and gaining experience working for a non-profit organization. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule or other commitments. We request a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week, and prefer someone who can work four days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

Communications Projects (100% of time):

• Assist in design and layout of print materials such as postcards, calendars, posters, and large format signs
• Assist in design of Web landing pages, Web pages, Web advertisements, and email blasts
• Assist in design of photomontages and typographic graphics for web and print
• Prepare images correctly for use in printed, Web, and video materials
• Perform prepress preparation on files prior to printing
• Perform image searches
• Other projects may be assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Successful completion of at least two college level design courses
• Portfolio including samples of both print and web design
• Knowledge of basic principles of design
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Passion for user-centered design
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multi-task and manage time well
• Commitment to environmental issues

More Information about SeaWeb:

SeaWeb has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Paris, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. We work collaboratively to inform and empower diverse ocean voices and conservation champions in strategic, targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result in a healthy thriving ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean such as climate change, pollution and over-exploitation.

Our Washington, D.C. office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland (within one block from the Silver Spring Metro station).

Benefits of the Intern position include flexible work schedule, opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and chance to further ocean conservation. The Intern will have an opportunity to participate as full-time staff members, including attending staff meetings.

To apply:

Pease submit a cover letter and resume to HR@seaweb.org and include “Design Intern” in the email subject line. Please provide details about your work availability (including days and hours) in the cover letter.  

Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and work experiences, geographic and national origins, sexual orientations and ages.

SeaWeb is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about SeaWeb, visit our Web site at www.seaweb.org.