Graphic Design Intern

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is offering paid (college credit also available) internships through its US Headquarters office downtown Syracuse, NY. The internship will begin as soon as possible and run through the end of the Fall semester, with potential for extension.

Our internships are in-person and require 10 hours per week (up to a maximum of 15 hours) at NEF's office in downtown Syracuse, NY. The schedule is flexible between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, based on the student’s academic commitments.

Undergraduate Hourly Rate:  $18

Graduate Hourly Rate:  $20

About NEF

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is on a mission to do development differently through community-led, people-powered action across the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus. To achieve this, we work alongside people impacted by conflict, injustice and poverty and collaboratively create opportunities for people to cultivate new skills and access the resources and tools needed to shape their own future.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with NEF’s goals and mission prior to applying by visiting www.neareast.org.

Graphic Design Intern

NEF’s Communications team is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support its communication and marketing strategies. The desired applicant is a creative, reliable and organized individual interested in developing graphic design and multimedia collateral for a large international non-profit organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and designing marketing materials and templates
• Creating infographics and data visualization such as charts, graphs, and maps
• Logging and organizing NEF’s assets in the digital asset management system
• Collaborating with the Content Marketing Intern to enhance the visual impact of content

Qualifications:

• Major or minor in graphic design, illustration, marketing or something similar
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiar with Canva
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking out help
• Proactive and passionate about producing quality work

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Able to commit to 10 hours per week (up to a maximum of 15 hours) at NEF's office in downtown Syracuse, NY. The schedule is flexible between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, based on the student’s academic commitments.

Application Deadline:  October 13, 2024

To apply, please submit: (1) a one-page cover letter stating why you are interested in the position; (2) a one-page resume; (3) the names and phone numbers of two references; (4) 2 to 3 examples of your work, which includes an infographic and a graphic design piece.