Job Description:
Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.
Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.
Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.
Resilience offers internship programs that require at least a 4 month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement
Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.
As a Graphic Design Intern, you will work closely with our marketing/advertising team to gain hands-on experience in the field of graphic design. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to build their design portfolio, learn industry-standard software and tools, and develop practical design skills in a professional setting.
Responsibilities:
– Design visually compelling graphics, animations, and visual effects for 30-second video content that effectively communicates key messages, themes, and emotions.
-Collaborate with the video production team, content creators, and subject matter experts to develop visual concepts that align with Resilience, Inc.’s brand identity, storytelling goals, and educational objectives.
– Create engaging and impactful motion graphics, title sequences, lower thirds, and other visual elements to enhance the storytelling and narrative flow of video content.
– Incorporate principles of graphic design, animation, and visual storytelling to enhance the effectiveness, engagement, and accessibility of video graphics.
– Ensure that video graphics are optimized for various digital platforms, resolutions, and aspect ratios, maintaining visual quality and consistency across different devices.
Requirements:
– Proven experience as a graphic designer with a focus on creating graphics for video content, preferably in a non-profit, educational, or digital media setting.
– Creative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to bring visual concepts to life in video format.
– Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
– Passion for mental health advocacy, social impact, and using visual storytelling as a tool for positive change.