Graphic Design and Marketing Intern - Communications Hourly

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found 

Summary of Job Duties:The Global Campus is seeking to hire a summer intern to assist with graphic design and marketing content, primarily for paid digital marketing for the University of Arkansas ONLINE. The Graphic Design and Marketing Intern will work as part of the Marketing and Communications team and be mentored by working professionals who have extensive experience in paid advertising and strategic marketing. The team also partners with a nationally known marketing agency.

A Graphic Design and Marketing Intern will:
• Produce or assist with production of high-quality, professional marketing materials and ad creatives for multiple platforms, e.g. Google Display and Meta ads, video ads, printed fliers, rack cards, web graphics, informational graphics, etc.
• Support earned media efforts, e.g. social media, blogs, website landing pages, etc.
• Follow established university branding guidelines, as well as accessibility standards 
• Collaborate with the marketing team, other Global Campus units, and groups across campus to maintain consistent branding and messaging

Why Intern with Us? 
You will be mentored by a graphic designer with industry and higher education experience, and you will become part of a marketing team that manages a large paid-advertising campaign in collaboration with a nationally known marketing agency. You can add work to your portfolio that is part of our paid marketing campaigns. You will also learn how a marketing team depends on one another to achieve success.

About the Global Campus: 
The Global Campus, located on the downtown Fayetteville square, supports U of A academic colleges in the development, delivery, and promotion of online degree programs. We also support U of A Professional and Workforce Development programs. Learn more at globalcampus.uark.edu, online.uark.edu and training.uark.edu.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, respectful working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

At least one year of experience in graphic design, marketing, or a related field

Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or working toward a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Experience applying brand guidelines

Basic video editing experience

Basic experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

At least one year of work experience in higher education recruitment or communications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A portfolio that shows competency across print and digital communications

Proficient with Microsoft Office 365

Familiarity with Adobe After Effects

Ability to transform client requests into completed work

Organized and detail-oriented

Aware of user experience and how graphic design impacts marketing

Additional Information:

Must work in person at the Global Campus in Fayetteville during standard business hours, M–F, 8 am–5 pm, up to 40 hours per week

Must be able to travel Arkansas June 7–12 for the Razorbug Diploma Tour

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$15.00 Per Hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Nina Reich
HR Coordinator