The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for high-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

This is an unpaid Volunteer / Intern position.

The position of Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for supporting the Communications Specialist with the strategic development and implementation of design and branding efforts. The Graphic Design Intern is to focus on the enhancement of organizational reputation to external audiences through media design. The position will work on the preparation and release of graphic materials.

Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

• Discuss and determine layout design.

• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.

• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

• Use computer software to generate new images.

• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

• Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

• Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

• Develop innovative marketing design solutions for marketing materials associated with advertisements, flyers, power points, media kits, promotional materials, online advertising, and social media.

• Keep up to date on the most effective ways to market non-profits.

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in field of Graphic Design/Digital Design.

• Strong experience with computer skills related to graphic design such as Windows NT, Adobe illustrator, Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and/or other applicable software.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.