Intern, Graphic Design (Summer 2024)

JOB DETAILS Job Location:   Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA Position Type:   Intern/Apprentice Salary Range:   Undisclosed Job Category:   Communications and Marketing DESCRIPTION APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed. EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week) PAY RATE: $12/hour LOCATION: We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time * Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.) * Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms * Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently POSITION DESCRIPTION: Work on a wide range of creative projects in this exciting, fast-paced environment. Receive hands-on professional experience and mentorship while enhancing your design portfolio! As an integral part of Wolf Trap’s creative team, you will design signage, program magazine layouts, invitations, print/Web ads, and more. * Juggle several projects simultaneously and learn how to build production schedules and meet deadlines * Prepare work for prepress, review proofs, and communicate with printers REQUIREMENTS: * Talented graphic design students with an interest in performing arts or music preferred * Strong technical skills in Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac platform * Strong understanding and appreciation for typography * HTML and motion graphic skills a plus * Strong proofreading skills * Must be detail-oriented * Minimum of three portfolio samples showing type and layout skills required For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.  QUALIFICATIONS