Visual Design Intern (Fall 2026)
About The Position
Active Minds is seeking a Visual Design Intern for its Fall 2026 program. This internship is designed for current college students or recent graduates residing in the United States. The Visual Design Intern will be part of the Marketing and Communications team, learning how visual design supports a nonprofit's mission. Interns will work on substantive projects, gain experience in the nonprofit sector, and help change the culture around mental health. The internship is remote, with an anticipated start date of Monday, September 14th, 2026, and an end date of Friday, December 4th, 2026. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a consistent schedule between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday, and commit to the entire semester. The pay rate is $18 per hour. The intern will be supervised by a member of the Visual Brand team and will work on projects such as developing visual design templates, designing new store products, creating graphics for the blog and website, supporting Programs and Development teams with design projects, assisting with a visual brand audit, and potentially video editing, depending on interest and experience. A portfolio or work samples are required for all applications.
Requirements
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop required; all others a bonus).
- Self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys working proactively and thinking creatively.
- Accustomed to working on multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable taking both individual initiative and working collaboratively.
- Ability to communicate effectively and interest in engaging with diverse team members and perspectives.
- Stickler for details and quality.
- Currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university.
- Able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
- Able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs beyond Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Responsibilities
- Develop Active Minds visual design templates.
- Design new store products.
- Provide graphics support for the blog and website.
- Undertake design projects for Programs and Development teams.
- Support ongoing visual brand audit.
- Provide video support (depending on interest and experience).
Benefits
- Paid internship ($18 per hour).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
