Graphic Design Intern

About ASA:

Started in Chicago, IL, Asian Student Achievement (ASA) is a growing organization that specializes in professional development for students and professionals. Our mission is to get Asian and Asian-Americans through the pipeline to leadership positions and increase diversity in the workforce.

For more on the services we offer, please see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Help us step up our social media game. You’re creative and you want to create and produce your own content to advertise ASA in an engaging way. With your original content, our brand will become viral among high school students, university students, and early career professionals - all with the goal of increasing sales and outreach for ASA.

• How to work in a non-traditional work environment.
• How to thrive in a small team setting and learn what it takes to run your own business.
• How to manage day-to-day operations in a startup.
• How to publicize, support, and sell a company brand through videos, images, and ad campaigns that can add to your portfolio.
• How to refine your soft skills through coaching from us.

Content Creation

• Create original materials to be shared through ASA communications, website, and social media channels, including newsletter headers & graphics, promotional materials, partnership promotional materials, and video thumbnails.
• Utilize Canva Pro and Adobe Creative Suite to create marketing materials.
• Edit and update existing content where appropriate.
• Provide and receive feedback to co-workers on designs.
• Double-check your work for accuracy.

Miscellaneous

• Research design strategies and software to improve the quality of content.
• Respond to emails, Slack, and other communication within 24 hours of receiving the information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have valid work status (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents can disregard this). We will not be able to sponsor you for any other type of visa, e.g. H-1B.
• You may use your OPT hours with us.
• We will not be able to pay for any costs associated with work status and eligibility.
• You may first need approval from your school and/or the U.S. Government before interning with us. Please take care of this before interviewing with us.
• Commit to a minimum of 8 months for the internship with the possibility of extension or promotion.
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week to assigned tasks, meetings, and ASA events (we will reimburse you for any required travel).
• Self-driven with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Basic networking skills and command of conversational skills for interaction with clients and teammates in remote settings.
• Must be familiar with Canva.
• Must show work samples of any of the following: previous videography, photography, web design, illustration, print media, or social media promotions.

• Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and other Google productivity software.
• Basic networking skills and command of conversational skills for interaction with clients and teammates.
• Having any prior internship experience(s) or similar part-time job(s) in graphic design, content marketing, social media outreach, or videography/photography.

Please send your resume and a tailored cover letter to us efly tell us what motivated you to apply and why you are uniquely qualified. We're looking forward to talking with you!