About Free Arts:
Free Arts NYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.
Through 3 core programs, we serve over 2,000 underserved kids each year through Saturday arts festivals and weekly arts-based mentoring groups for youth ages 6-12, and an 8-week collaborative art experience for families. Programs take place in shelters, group homes, public and charter schools and other agencies throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Graphic Design and Marketing Internship
Free Arts NYC produces a variety of creative materials to showcase our programs and fundraising events. Interns can expect to assist the Marketing Manager on a variety of graphic design projects including our Annual Report, seasonal newsletter, various special event save-the-dates and invitations, and program brochures for our volunteers and program participants. Interns will be able to gain valuable experience in a non-profit setting and will complete the internship with an invaluable portfolio of work.
Responsibilities include:
- Updating/redesigning current organizational working documents (including program information and forms, corporate pitch documents, event materials, and press kits, among others)
- Assist the Marketing Manager in defining and distributing branding guidelines and template documents to staff
- Regularly update the organizational website with new, timely material
- Assist the Marketing Manager with special design projects, including special event collateral and websites for our various fundraising events
- Attend Development Team meetings and participate in team brainstorming and planning
The Design and Marketing Internship is ideally suited to someone with a strong understanding of visual communications and design layout, and a sharp eye for detail. A clean, simple design aesthetic is preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) is required. Knowledge of websites, HTML and/or WordPress are not necessary, but are considered a plus. Please include a link to your portfolio or a few examples of your previous work, along with your application, to be considered for placement.
Hours: flexible, 10-20 hours/week
Compensation: Unpaid, willing to work with students for credit
