Job description
Design Intern (Creative Labs)Work Location:
Remote - USAJob Type:
Part timeMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ:
Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
Model the Biblical lifestyle
Develop and deepen understanding of what it means to be a Christian artist
Contribute to the creative process and development of communication tools:
Assist in implementing and upholding the visual identity and brand of InterVarsity/USA
Design and produce visuals for various resources
May be involved in photography production, processing and editing as assigned and as interested
Create and distribute templates for visual communication for InterVarsity staff use
Work with clients and supervisor to understand scope and purpose of assigned projects
Gather information, research, and conceptualize visual treatments for assigned projects
Present drafts that convey concept, layout, size, type size and style, and other related design choices to clients and supervisor for feedback and approval
Discuss with supervisor and agree on edits to be implemented into final design
Complete final output for assigned projects in necessary format (print or digital) and submit deliverables to clients
Develop and grow design skills through participation in training, conferences, and other learning opportunities as assigned
Stay informed on trends in the communication field and contemporary media, images, and ideas
Stay current on computer systems and other media skills
Contribute to the team effort:
Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials
Complete assigned projects within allocated time
Work on special tasks related to the ministry of Creative Labs as assigned
Maintain healthy relationships with Creative Labs team members and clients
Provide helpful critical feedback into other team members’ design work
Maintain the organization of design files and image archive
Participate in team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions
QUALIFICATIONS
Annual affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
A college or university degree or enrollment in a degree program
Commitment to Jesus Christ and with a heart for students, visual communication, and the arts
Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, his people, and the church
Experience with computers and up-to-date working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs
Strong artistic sense, creative skills and technical expertise in visual communication
Ability to work well as part of a team and put others’ needs before own needs
Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Experience with or knowledge of InterVarsity, or ability to quickly understand and be committed to InterVarsity’s purpose
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn new things and think "outside of the box"
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment
Commitment to excellence
Available to work 10 hours; willingness to work flexible hours
Capacity for self-awareness and awareness of others
Demonstrates emotional and relational maturity
Ability to articulate ideas and think critically about culture and communication
Ability to relate well and maintain good relationships with co-workers and other departments
Ability to participate in collaborative process and accept critique from numerous people
Pay Range: $7.25 - $14.72 per hourPay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received,including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.