Internship Positions

Graphic Design and Marketing Intern

Department:  External Relations
Primary Reporting Responsibilities:  Marketing Manager
Status:  Internship
Start: Late January 2012
Hours: minimum of 8 hours per week

Position Description:
The primary responsibilities of this position include creating professional, eye-catching promotional materials (invitations, posters, signage, rack cards, print advertisements, billboards, etc.) for exhibits, programs and special events, as well as website graphics for the museum’s website (www.sciencebuff.org). This intern will also assist in the management of social media outlets and the museum’s website content (graphics and copy, event calendar, ecommerce site) using a Content Management system. Website training will be provided.

This position will also involve administrative and special event assistance to support the External Relations department, including Marketing, Membership and Special Events.

Qualifications:
College or Graduate students majoring or minoring in the Graphic Arts with an eye for design and strong written and verbal skills. Must be able to use the Adobe Creative Suite (CS2) for PCs. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Computer/software will be provided on-site. Knowledge of HTML and familiarity with digital photography is a plus but not required.

Details:
This internship is unpaid. However, academic credit can be arranged. Hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, but hours may also include or be fulfilled by evening or weekend hours around events. Interns are expected to commit at least 8 hours per week on a pre-determined schedule.

A background check may be required for this position.

To Apply:
Attach resume, cover letter, two writing samples and three graphic design samples (which may include a link to a website you’ve helped design) via email to Amy Biber, Marketing Manager, at abiber@sciencebuff.org by January 3. We will follow up with prospective interns by January 9. No phone calls, please.