Graphic Design Intern

WHAT WE DO

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County unites the community to identify and solve our most critical issues. We are dedicated to improving people's lives and creating community-level change. Our work includes leading cross-sector collaborations, advocating for public policy changes and investing in programs that prevent problems from happening in the first place for those in need. Our strategy for improving quality of life and advancing the greater good involves focusing in four impact areas: 1.) Ready Children - preparing children for kindergarten; 2.) Successful Students - empowering students to graduate and reach their full potential; 3.) Strong Individuals and Families - helping individuals and families become self-sufficient 4.) Safety Net - addressing urgent and essential needs for those in crisis.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

TURN GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS INTO REAL MARKETING EXPERIENCE

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County is looking for a creative and reliable college student to join our marketing team as a Graphic Design Intern. This role is a great fit for someone interested in brand, print and graphic design, and marketing.

You’ll help create visual content, assist with layout design and prepare files for print and digital media. You’ll help us maintain strong brand standards and learn how a marketing team elevates stories to inspire action. This is hands-on experience you can add to your resume and portfolio while supporting work that matters in San Antonio.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & EXPERIENCE

• Design and format digital and print marketing materials, including flyers, invitations, brochures, event graphics, website graphics and other marketing collateral.
• Apply UWSA brand guidelines to produce polished, consistent visual work
• Assist in visual concept development for themed events
• Support orders of promotional swag by assisting with quotes, preparing art and reviewing vendor proofs
• Join brainstorming sessions for new and current program initiatives to help translate initiative goals into engaging marketing collateral or campaigns
• Utilize project management software to manage project intake and progress
• Opportunity to capture and edit photos at events for use in marketing collateral
• Take on other marketing projects that help you learn, grow and contribute to the team

What You’ll Need

• Current college student
• Interest in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Design, Journalism, Digital Media or a related field
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience or curiosity and willingness to learn Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Lightroom
• Reliable transportation for occasional local events, meetings or training

YOU WLL THRIVE HERE IF YOU

• Enjoy visual design or are looking for an opportunity to let your creativity shine
• Can write and edit copy using a positive, professional voice
• Have basic design skills and are excited to build them
• Are organized, reliable and able to follow through on deadlines
• Bring creative ideas and are open to feedback
• Are comfortable working with a team and taking initiative on your own
• Are curious about marketing and storytelling
• Have designed content for a class, club, campus organization or personal account