Graphic Design Intern

Join our team as Graphic Design Intern! At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. 

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will work closely with our Marketing team on various projects to enhance the visual identity and impact of Great Parks initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment where you will contribute to developing marketing materials, digital content, and promotional assets that support our agency’s goals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating visually engaging graphics and layouts for print and digital media, including flyers, banners, signage, and social media content.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and marketing team members to brainstorm and develop creative concepts that align with Great Parks’ brand and project goals.
• Support the Marketing Department with tasks such as image editing, layout adjustments, and file preparation for production.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining design standards and brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all channels.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on design strategies, project timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining department standards.
• Positively represent Great Parks.
• Assist with special events and other tasks as assigned by the Creative Director.
• Accountable to uphold, demonstrate, and promote positive and respectful interdependent working relationships across the division and organization.  
• Demonstrate flexibility, openness to change, and a willingness to collaborate as needed to advance the mission of Great Parks. Perform job duties in accordance with Great Parks' policies, procedures and performance expectations.
• Work assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance.  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Currently in good standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be able to work from our Winton Centre location.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

License of Certification Requirements:

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.