Graphic Design Instructor Internships
Graphic design instructor internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working graphic design instructors, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Accounting & Auditing, and Marketing & Advertising, with Fox Corporation, University of Utah, and MT among the employers posting roles now.
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The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.
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Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This internship is located in the Communications and Marketing Department, Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Communications and Marketing team brands, communicates, and markets CAO services and resources to the House community. Communications and Marketing works directly with the CAO’s business units and stakeholders to provide communications support for CAO services provided to House offices, including the development and execution of communications plans and marketing materials geared toward Member, Committee, and Leadership offices.
From the latest food offerings on the House campus to can't-miss events and conferences, the CAO Communications and Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic marketing department. The Intern will work alongside the graphic design team to brainstorm, develop, and create graphic design deliverables for the CAO business units. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days
** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in designing compelling print and digital products
Designs House digital monitor graphics
Designs print signage and promotional posters
Generates graphics for web, social media, and email newsletters
Builds layouts for brochures, user guides, forms, flyers, infographics, and reports
- Performs other official duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.
- Must be able to work a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.
- Candidates should demonstrate interest and/or experience in public service
- Candidates must be a team player and possess a high level of attention to detail
- Candidates must possess a willingness to take initiative, come up with creative ideas, and work under tight deadlines
- Candidates must have experience with the Adobe suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field of study
- 3 years of specific experience with Graphic Design
- Certifications in Marketing, Graphic Design, or Communications
**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)**
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Overview
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Summary
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties
Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This internship is located in the Communications and Marketing Department, Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Communications and Marketing team brands, communicates, and markets CAO services and resources to the House community. Communications and Marketing works directly with the CAO’s business units and stakeholders to provide communications support for CAO services provided to House offices, including the development and execution of communications plans and marketing materials geared toward Member, Committee, and Leadership offices.
From the latest food offerings on the House campus to can't-miss events and conferences, the CAO Communications and Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic marketing department. The Intern will work alongside the graphic design team to brainstorm, develop, and create graphic design deliverables for the CAO business units. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days
** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in designing compelling print and digital products
Designs House digital monitor graphics
Designs print signage and promotional posters
Generates graphics for web, social media, and email newsletters
Builds layouts for brochures, user guides, forms, flyers, infographics, and reports
- Performs other official duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.
- Must be able to work a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.
- Candidates should demonstrate interest and/or experience in public service
- Candidates must be a team player and possess a high level of attention to detail
- Candidates must possess a willingness to take initiative, come up with creative ideas, and work under tight deadlines
- Candidates must have experience with the Adobe suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field of study
- 3 years of specific experience with Graphic Design
- Certifications in Marketing, Graphic Design, or Communications
**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)**
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Overview
- 1035 Public Affairs
Graphic Design Instructor Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Marketing & Advertising
Tips for Your Graphic Design Instructor Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers open graphic design instructor internship applications the fall before a summer start date, often five or six months ahead. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the start date, so openings surface year-round. Check regularly and submit as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a full pipeline.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for graphic design instructor intern roles want to see finished work, not a list of classes. Assemble two or three complete projects that show your design process from brief to final deliverable, the software you used, and a live or downloadable link so reviewers can open it in thirty seconds.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers you'd otherwise miss entirely.
Practice your portfolio walkthrough out loud before interviews
Graphic design instructor intern screens typically involve walking a reviewer through your work and explaining the decisions behind it. Practicing out loud, not just in your head, sharpens how you frame your process and helps you answer follow-up questions on the spot, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final design.
Target structured cohort and university programs first
Larger organizations running cohort-based graphic design instructor internship programs, including university partnership tracks and rotational creative programs, are built to train people new to the field. They recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship alongside the work. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 47% of the graphic design instructor internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take rather than sorting through options that don't fit your situation.
Graphic Design Instructor Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a graphic design instructor internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For graphic design instructor candidates, a curated portfolio of original visual work gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a graphic design instructor internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For graphic design instructor interns, what drives it most is the quality of your work on real projects, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an extended audition without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for graphic design instructor internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer graphic design instructor interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, which means openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worth the habit.
Are graphic design instructor internships paid?
Most professional graphic design instructor internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist in certain nonprofit and academic settings, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a graphic design instructor internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the design tools you used and link directly to your portfolio so reviewers can see the finished work. Add relevant coursework in typography, visual communication, or instructional design, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote graphic design instructor internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 53% of the graphic design instructor internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get graphic design instructor internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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