Share Email Opening Title Graphic Design Intern-Recreation - Venues Parks & Arts - Spring 2020  Open Date 9/25/2019   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Volunteer   Division Venues Parks and Arts   Location Recreational Experiences   Reports To Volunteer Coordinator   Schedule January 13-May 8, 2020; flexible schedule depending on availability. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.   Pay Rate Unpaid; college credit available.   Description SUMMARY Works closely with Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) Recreation team to design widely distributed, public-facing print and/or digital marketing collateral for the Web, social media and print. Turns vision into action by producing visual, branded elements that externally promote community parks and programs, summer initiatives (i.e. Kids Triathlon, Youth Basketball League, Boomin' Parks Tour, etc.) and other seasonal projects as needed. Works and observes processes in different facilities and group meetings as applicable. Maintains professional contact with internal staff, external partners and the public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Produces visual designs for digital and print marketing materials. • Assists in the creation of brochures, logos, flyers, posters, banners and digital pieces. • Assists VPA Recreation Marketing Manager with development of branded graphical items to promote parks and recreation initiatives and programs. • Attends divisional and departmental staff meetings, as needed. • Networks with marketing and social media professionals within the VPA and City of South Bend. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Rising university student in his/her/their junior or senior year of study; or a recent university graduate looking to gain valuable work experience in the field. Academic focus/experience should be related to any of the following: graphic design, marketing, communications, visual/studio art or related discipline. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps. • Has knowledge of, or can readily learn, various software applications. • Ability to communicate effectively and work with patrons of all ages. • Ability to understand and carry out instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION • Valid Driver’s License required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke-free.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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