Graphic Design (Fall/Winter/Spring)

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Ongoing Internships

DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation Inc. (DMFLF), a 501(c)(3) organization is working to close the financial literacy gap in our country and build stronger, financially literate communities. DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation created and provides an eight-unit curriculum which includes lessons, activities, and highest quality to schools and teachers at no cost.

Requirements

The DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation (DMFLF) offers unpaid, in-person internships to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Interns or volunteers will be paired with a Foundation team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

In order to become an intern or volunteer, the applicant must:

• Be available to work 10 hours per week Must be able to commute to the main office in Princeton, NJ.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer and subject matter competency.

• Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small, and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.

• Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the DMFLF mission, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor.

Although this is not a paid internship position, interns will gain first-hand, individualistic experience in working in all facets of a non-profit organization, especially within their focus areas.Interns will participate and become actively involved in the actual operational activities of the organization and will leave this experience with a professional understanding of the nonprofit world that will serve them as they proceed in their career. Interns will also leave this experience with a professional reference upon request.

Graphic Design:

Graphic Design Interns assist with graphic design, tech support, and editorial tasks as well as project management, including project initiation, working with the internal creative team stewarding the review and approval process. Implementing and fine tuning DMFLF Curriculum materials, Branding, FitKit Micro Economy Board Game and other elements of the program for packaging and distribution. Interns will work interactively with all departments within the foundation. Interns/Service Learners will participate in professional development workshops and networking opportunities when offered by the organization.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Support MSM Service Learning Interns in Producing Marketing and promotional Items as well as graphics for use in social media

• Design Page and PowerPoint Slide Formats

• Design FitKit Board Game

• Research and contact printers and product suppliers

• Collaborate with game development on related projects

• Create graphics for curriculum materials, social media, board games, vocabulary cards, etc.

• Design presentation slide decks

• Attend Workshops

Requirements:

• A passion & interest in the graphic design field.

• The ability to work well with others

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) as well as Microsoft PowerPoint

• Able to organize & prioritize a large number of tasks and complete those that are necessary

• Video Editing and Motion Graphics experience are a plus.

Application Details:

If interested, please contact and provide Mr. Robert Church with a copy of your resume, along with a sample of your work, perhaps a sample from your portfolio.

Contact Information:

Laurie Lo Presti

Interim Executive Director - DMFLF

189 Wall Street

Princeton, NJ 08854

llopresti@doughmainfoundation.org

Office: 609-751-3300 ext. 300