FRIENDS OF LOVERS KEY Summer Internship Opportunity
Sucessful candidate must be able to:
* conceptualize and implement graphic design campaign for FOLKS first annual calendar
* produce camera ready art for 36 page calendar (using InDesign software)
* organize and maintain content for 36 page calendar
* adhere to deadlines
* prepare complete calendar file for printing
* proof all work
* accept constructive feedback from and be responsive to project manager
* behave in professional manner
Job Description
FOLKS is looking to hire a talented graphic designer for a summer internship. Primary duty will be to create a camera-ready 4/c 36-page calendar. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: creating vendor ads, placing photographs, designing content pages, generating grid page layouts, producing print-ready file and coordinating file transfer with printer. Intern will work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Telecommuting likely.
Job Outcome
While working for college credit, this FOLKS intern will not only complete the internship with a fabulous portfolio piece, the student selected for this position will gain invaluable experience working for a high-visibility, local non-profit organization. Individual will have the opportunity to attend strategic meetings and present concept/design to park officials. Student will hone his/ her organizational and problem-solving skills while expanding creative thinking. In addition to creating the overall concept and individual page layouts, student will gain proficiency in minor editing and proofreading. Student will have exposure to budgeting, printing, project management and organizational processes. Furthermore, student will gain firsthand experience coordinating a print project from concept through to completion.
How to apply:
Submit cover letter, resume including GPA, major and software program experience, along with samples of work (school projects accepted) to:
Leslie Kern
12904 Glen Road
North Potomac, Maryland 20878
Questions: Call Leslie at 301.502.8186
Deadline: May 19, 2017
