Graphic Design Summer Intern
Description:
As part of its mission to foster a sense of global responsibility among the next generation of U.S. leaders and consumers, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of U.S. students as interns at our Panajachel, Guatemala offices. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of an international non-profit organization while becoming familiar with the growing Fair Trade industry.Reporting to and working with the Director of Design, the Graphic Design intern will support the development and sales of new Mercado Global’s seasonal collections and the collections for key sales partners such as Levi Strauss, Crate & Barrel and Travelsmith. He/She will provide support with designing sales pitch and promotional materials (e.g. lookbooks, brochures and product catalogs), improving web graphics, and expanding the content and multimedia of the existing website. The Graphic Design Intern will improve his or her skills in graphic design for marketing and sales purposes while learning about the field of social entrepreneurship and the general inner workings of an international NGO.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills required. Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in graphic design, fashion communications, or visual communications. Previous experience in graphic design, sales and marketing. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator. Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
Paid Internship Info:
Unpaid
Hours:
40 hours/week
Start Date:
June 1, 2012
End Date:
, August 10, 2012
Additional Info:
Internship Location: Panajachel, Sololá, GuatemalaTags:How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and two references to Nora Collins at development@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Graphic Design Internship” in the subject line of your email.
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By combining business savvy with an innovative structure, Mercado Global helps rural women in Guatemala successfully connect to sales opportunities with specialty retailers and catalogs in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, lifting their families out of poverty and gaining the skills and support they need to address other local challenges. Mercado Global’s sales partners include Levi Strauss Stores and ABC Carpet and Home, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Elle Decor Magazine, and others have showcased the organization’s designs.
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