Student Intern, Graphic Design

Foundation for California Community Colleges

1d•$20 - $20•Remote

About The Position

Student Intern, Graphic Design 100% Remote in California; Must be currently enrolled at a California Community College. We are seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join the Foundation in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. What You’ll Do The Graphic Design Intern will play an important role in helping communicate our organization's mission and initiatives through visual storytelling. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience assisting in the creation of compelling graphics and designs within a fast-paced non-profit environment. Working closely with our Graphic Design team, the intern will provide support across digital, print, and social media projects while learning about maintaining brand consistency and executing effective visual communication campaigns. Duration: 10-week summer internship program from June 1 - August 7, 2026. Exact start and end dates are flexible based on the academic schedule. Compensation: This is a paid internship at $20/hour, 10-15 hours a week.

Requirements

Presently enrolled in a California community college, pursuing an associate's degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related program.
Strong visual communication and design abilities
Experience with graphic design platforms and tools
Knowledge of brand style guides and consistency
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables
Experience working with graphic design and photography
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist the Graphic Design team in creating visual assets for print, digital, and social media platforms. This may include infographics, presentations, ads, website graphics, social media images, etc.
Provide support in maintaining brand style guides and ensuring consistency across designed materials.
Help the design team finalize files and prepare designs for production across various mediums and vendors.
Assist in organizing and maintaining libraries of graphic assets, images, and design files.
Conduct research to inform design decisions, including investigating current trends and examples from competitors or industry leaders.
Provide general administrative support to the Graphic Design team as needed.

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