Graphic Design Intern
Responsibilities:
Assist in developing marketing and branding.
Help design a variety of printed materials, including banners, brochures, invitations, ads, etc.
Conceptualize and design graphics for web banners, projects, etc.
Update website content daily.
Photograph various projects and events.
Perform basic administrative duties, including answering phones, filing, running errands and other duties as needed.
Skills:
Strong graphic design and typography skills.
Solid eye for detail and composition.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong multitasking and time management skills.
Ability to work independently—a take it and run with it mentality.
Creative thinking is a must!
NOTE: Please include samples from your portfolio or links to your work with your cover letter.
Communications and Event Intern
Responsibilities:
Contribute to overall marketing and branding vision.
Continually find, group, sort, organize, and share the best and most relevant content that aligns with the Arts Council’s mission.
Build and maintain local and media contact lists.
Provide support to communications manager and program director as needed.
Work with communications manager to find influential blogs, videos, and other content that is in alignment with our mission for posting on social media sites.
Create original content (i.e. commentary, opinions, headlines) to supplement curated material.
Update opportunities and calendar of events section on website on a regular basis.
Create marketing materials.
Create method of curating videos and other materials for social media and website.
Assist communications manager in maintaining and growing the Arts Council's presence on various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Perform basic administrative duties, including answering phone, mailing, running errands, and other duties as needed.
Skills:
Solid writing and communication skills
Ability to work quickly and on deadline
Interest or background in marketing, PR, and/or social media.
Experience or interest in journalism, researching, and writing compelling stories about people and events.
Understanding of grassroots/word-of-mouth marketing
Strong online search and research skills.
Ability to find new sources of content across blogs, websites, and other curation sites.
Ability to read and understand monthly website statistics, such as Google Analytics.
Strong multitasking, organizational and time management skills.
Well-versed on current social media trends and online video scene.
Creative thinking is a must!
NOTE: Please include samples from your portfolio or links to your work with your cover letter.
Photography and Videography Intern
Responsibilities:
Assist in developing a video program for promotion of the arts and the Arts.
Council Research and create best practices for video and photography.
Photograph/video special events as needed.
Photograph/video artist members and organizations.
Edit video and create videos for YouTube and website.
Edit photos for website.
Perform basic administrative duties, including answering phone, mailing, running errands.
Skills:
Experience in using video and creating videos for the web.
Strong interest in video editing.
Video editing experience.
Digital design skills.
Experience with Adobe products (Photoshop) is a plus.
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong multitasking and time management skills.
Creative thinking is a must!
NOTE: Please include samples from your portfolio or links to your work with your cover letter. This position will start at 5 –15 hours per week. Candidate must be available for our special fundraisers and other events as needed. Hours will be negotiable based on projects etc. Could be part of the graphic design position if the candidate has strong skills in both areas.
TO APPLY: Email your resume, cover letter and other details as outlined to dawn@lansingarts.org. Please include samples from your portfolio or links to your work with your cover letter. Please put the type of internship you are applying for in the subject line and include your days/hours of availability in the cover letter.
