Intern: Graphic Design Job at StandUp For Kids Orange County in Irvine
StandUp For Kids Orange County, Irvine, CA, US, 92713
Graphic Design Intern - Marketing Collateral
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week
Location: Hybrid (Some in-person preferred; remote work possible)
Duration:One Semester
About Stand Up for Kids - Orange County:
Stand Up for Kids is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of youth homelessness. The Orange County chapter has been serving vulnerable and at-risk youth ages 12-24 for over 20 years, providing mentorship, basic needs, education support, and access to housing resources. We empower young people to build brighter futures and ultimately break the cycle of youth homelessness.
About the Role:
Stand Up for Kids - Orange County is seeking a creative and reliable Graphic Design Intern to assist in the creation of marketing collateral that supports our youth programs, events, and donor outreach. This role is ideal for a student studying graphic design, digital media, or visual communications who is building their portfolio and wants to make a real-world impact with their work.
Key Responsibilities:
Design social media graphics, flyers, postcards, and digital banners using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Assist in developing templates and branded materials aligned with our visual identity
Revise and adapt content for different platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email, print)
Participate in brainstorming sessions with the Marketing and Development teams
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Art, Marketing, or a related field
Must have a portfolio of previous work (class projects welcome)
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to receive and incorporate feedback
Must complete a half-day training and pass a background check ($18 fee)
What You’ll Gain:
Portfolio-worthy work used in real nonprofit campaigns
Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
Experience in nonprofit marketing and brand development