Graphic Design Teacher Internships
Graphic design teacher internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working graphic design teachers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover 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 Teacher Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Marketing & Advertising
Tips for Your Graphic Design Teacher Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large school districts, education publishers, and design organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before January. Smaller employers and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Starting your search in September for a summer role puts you ahead of most applicants.
Build a teaching portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for graphic design teacher internships cannot assess potential without seeing your work. Assemble two or three complete projects, such as curriculum samples, visual lesson plans, or student-facing design exercises, and host them somewhere linkable. Showing finished, documented work matters more than listing software skills alone.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to smaller organizations running their own cohorts. Combining both channels widens the pool you can realistically reach in one search cycle.
Practice your portfolio walkthrough out loud
Graphic design teacher intern interviews typically include a portfolio or lesson-plan review where you explain your design decisions and instructional thinking. Practice walking through your work out loud before the interview, explaining why you made each choice, since interviewers weigh how you think through problems as much as the final result.
Target structured education and design internship programs early
Larger education companies, curriculum publishers, and design-focused nonprofits run cohort-based internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones aligned with your background, note their deadlines, and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a second posting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 47% of the graphic design teacher internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your applications focused on realistic fits.
Graphic Design Teacher Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a graphic design teacher 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 teacher candidates, a curated portfolio of classroom-ready lesson plans, design projects, and teaching samples gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a graphic design teacher internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for graphic design teacher interns is consistent performance on real curriculum or instructional projects, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal your interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering well and asking about full-time timelines, without counting on it.
When should I apply for graphic design teacher internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large school districts, education companies, and design-focused organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts by November or December. Smaller employers, nonprofits, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your timeline gives you the strongest shot.
Are graphic design teacher internships paid?
Most professional graphic design teacher internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and school-based placements sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each listing carefully to understand the structure before applying.
What should a graphic design teacher internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and linking to where the work lives, such as a design portfolio or curated lesson plan samples that demonstrate both visual design skill and instructional thinking. Add relevant coursework in design, education, or studio arts, keep everything to one page, and list any software you know.
Are there remote graphic design teacher internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 53% of the graphic design teacher internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a match and use the work-type filter to surface remote and hybrid listings without sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get graphic design teacher 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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