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Graphic Designer Intern

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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
31 Torrey Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
Service Area(s): Computers and Technology
Skills: Web / Graphics Designer, Computer / Tech Support
Hourly Commitment:
40
Commitment is per:
Week
Number of Positions:
2
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
2
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

The Graphic Designer internship is a full time position through AmeriCorps*VISTA which is responsible for supporting TechMIssion's need for quality visual communication in online and print media.  Duties may include: providing graphic design for TechMission's website using Photoshop, Flash and other software; providing graphic design for TechMission print media including flyers, brochures, posters and presentations using Adobe PhotoShop, In Design and other graphic design software; and improving TechMission's website design by coding CSS styles and HTML layout in collaboration with the web developer.


A typical day of work for the Graphic Designer involves creating new logos and graphics for TechMission websites, online ad campaigns, mailings, or flyers; fixing display problems on TechMission's websites; designing new themes (layouts) for TechMission's sites; creating web-based templates for email newsletters; and supporting use of the CD duplicator.

Requirements

* Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old

* must have a high school degree or equivalent (GED)

* must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

* specific qualifications vary by position but generally applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with children, and have a desire to learn

* familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet desired

* applicants with experience working with Black and Latino communities or non-profit/community/faith-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply

* accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours

* * VISTA postions will have some additional requirements

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Language


English

Short Term Mission Trip Details

Region


Northern America

Amount Paid (if any)


949/month

This cost includes:


These positions will provide a basic living stipend for the year of about $11,000 ($949 per month) plus health insurance. Child care benefits are available if needed. After completing the year, the AmeriCorps member is eligible to receive either a taxable $4,725 education award to pay off past student loans or future schooling or end-of-service taxable stipend of $1,200. In addition, repayment of Federal student loans may be put on hold for the duration of the year that you are an AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps benefits do not affect eligibility to continue receiving government benefits based on need (food stamps, WIC, veterans benefits and HUD subsidized housing). Other benefits include 10 days of vacation time and 10 days of sick time (in addition to holidays); May qualify for Student Loan Forbearance; May qualify for payment of accrued interest on Student Loans, May qualify for Food Stamps (value of up to $130 per month), May qualify for childcare allowance, May qualify for relocation expense reimbursement.
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from previous Graphic designer

Enviado por AnnaGilliam el Vie, 07/24/2009 - 14:09.

This is a great opportunity! I did design here at TechMission for 2 years. It's a great opportunity to get experience in web and print design!