Esther Prangley Rice Gallery Graphic Design Intern

Category: Student Worker
Department: Art
Locations: Westminster, MD
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type: PT No Benefits
Salary Type: Hourly
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
Position ID: 202928

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

Job Description:

Job Title: Esther Prangley Rice Gallery Graphic Design Intern
Effective Date: 07/06/2026
Reports to: Director of Esther Prangley Rice Gallery
Department: Art
Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Location of Position: Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Duration of Appointment: August 17, 2026 to November 20, 2026
Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope:

• Provides creative support to the Rice Gallery by creating works of art and design for special events occurring throughout the semester and assisting with marketing and events.

Responsibilities:

Design & Creative Production

• Assist with creating digital visual materials for Rice Gallery Program events.
• Assist in conceptualizing and executing art installations in the Rice Gallery.
• Design and produce promotional items and giveaways for program participants.

Marketing & Communications

• Maintain the program's visual identity across all platforms.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop marketing strategies for events.
• Document events through photography for future promotional use.

Event Support

• Attend and provide on-site support for events, which may include at least one weekday evening event during the semester.
• Assist with setup and teardown of event spaces, including art installations.
• Create environmental graphics and wayfinding signage for events.
• Implement and/or design interactive art experiences for event attendees.
• Provide technical support for visual presentations during events.

Administrative & Project Management

• Maintain organized digital files of all created materials in OneDrive and/or Teams.
• Track project timelines and meet established deadlines.
• Participate in regular planning meetings with the Director.
• Document creative processes for program archives.
• Manage inventory of design supplies and materials.
• Provide weekly progress reports on assigned projects.

Community Engagement

• Design collaborative art projects that engage program participants.
• Facilitate and/or assist with creative workshops for the Gallery, if desired.
• Create visual documentation of Gallery activities.
• Support the visual storytelling of the Gallery's impact.

Professional Development

• Maintain a portfolio of work created during the internship.
• Document the creative process and outcomes for each project.
• Reflect on learning experiences and skill development.
• Participate in feedback sessions to improve art/design work.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the program through creative initiatives.

Schedule:

• 6-10 hours a week.
• The internship will begin on August 17, 2026 and end on November 20, 2026.
• Internship needs to start in August to create Postcards and Posters for the first exhibition that opens on 8/27/26.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Priority will be given to Art majors and minors.
• Knowledge of Word, Teams, OneDrive, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (preferably Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Successful completion of Art courses, which may include any one or more of the following: Perceptual Drawing, 2D Design Concepts, 3D Design Concepts, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design I.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects at once and complete projects by hard deadlines.
• Ability to transform themes and ideas into works of art and design, including installation, sculpture, and community-engagement projects.
• Evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor.

Physical Characteristics:

The position involves computer-based design work that requires sitting for extended periods. The role demands significant finger and hand dexterity for detailed design tasks, digital illustration, and precise material handling when creating physical art pieces. While working on installations and event setups, the intern will occasionally need to stand, bend, and reach to arrange displays and decorations. The position involves lifting and carrying art supplies, marketing materials, and display items weighing up to 10 pounds. Strong visual acuity is necessary for color assessment, detail work, and quality control of completed materials. The work environment includes standard office and classroom settings, creative studio spaces, and various campus event locations where the intern may be exposed to art materials such as adhesives and paints. The intern must be able to work in different lighting conditions and maintain stamina during event preparation and breakdown.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.

• Please upload a letter of recommendation from a Faculty member or supervisor in the documents section of this application.
• Note that evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.