Photography 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.The photography intern should have earned or be currently pursuing a degree in photography. He/She will work under the Director of Design to help manage our photo library, edit and prepare photographs so that they are ready to be included in digital and print media promotional materials (e.g. lookbooks, brochures and product catalogs). The intern will also help photograph production and final product.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills required. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator required. Must have access to photography equipment and editing software. Proficiency in Spanish highly preferred. Experience and/or knowledge of fashion industry or marketing 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 and resume to Nora Collins at development@mercadoglobal.org. Please indicate “Photography 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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