Internship: Graphic Design

Do you have a creative passion for Graphic Design and communications? The creative division of the communications department is seeking a student to participate in a part-time internship opportunity as a Graphic Design intern.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This internship will start in June and will last through August with the potential to extend into the academic year. The intern will work approximately 20 hours/week.
While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This position is part-time, limited duration non-benefit earning internship.
This position is internally classified as an Intern II.
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Note: You must attach a resume and two work samples including a creative execution or campaign and a text heavy page layout with your application materials to be considered for this position. Candidates may submit samples produced for another internship, student news outlet, or class.
In this position, you will:

• Create graphics for social media, print collateral, advertisements, web, executive presentations and more.
• Collaborate with creative team and clients on campaign concepting and strategy.
• Ideate and creatively problem solve within brand guidance.
• Communicate and present design concepts to the team and colleague collaborators.
• Ensure design results, timelines and budgets are met from conceptual phase through final production.
• Take part in informational interviews and job shadowing with other county communications professionals and subject matter experts.
• Attend team and communications department meetings and training sessions.
• Engage with county and other learning and development opportunities of interest.

Need to have:

• Enrollment for the Fall 2023-2024 academic year or a recent graduate (within 6 months) in an associate or bachelor's degree program in Graphic Design, or a closely related field.
• Completed introductory design classes.
• Intermediate to profiencent experience with the Adobe design suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat and more.
• Access to reliable internet connection and self-supported hybrid workspace.

Nice to have:

• Experience with:
  • The design process, design platforms and foundational design concepts.
  • Microsoft Office Products (Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook) or equivalent Google products.
  • Data visualization and concepting.
  • Illustration, photography, video, or motion graphics.
• Ability to:
  • Work in a fast-paced environments.
  • Adapt to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, working with the supervisor to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Facilitate presentations and incorporate feedback.
  • Take initiative in solving problems and use sound judgment when approaching problems.

About the department:
Communications offers strategic and creative services to help connect departments with Hennepin County community members, customers, and employees. The department helps define goals, target the right audiences, and communicate and engage using a continuum of tactics that get attention and meet program and project goals. Specific work areas include community engagement, design and production, digital service, internal and external communication, media relations, resources and training, social media, event and facilitation support, and video production and photography.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check post interview.
Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Megan Baer
Megan.Baer@hennepin.us
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