Job Summary
The primary role of the graphic design intern position is providing graphic design, video editing, videography and photography support to the Purdue Convocations Marketing Department. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a professional in-house design environment. The graphic design intern position should work 10-12 hours per week during the current semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination, at the discretion of the direct supervisor. The graphic design intern position must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.
Prerequisite(s)
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in design, video editing and photography software (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, iMovie inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, iMovie). Candidates must provide physical or digital samples at interview.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of one semester of college coursework successfully completed
- Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University, Purdue Global or a local accredited college.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs
- Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail
- Problem solving, logic and reasoning skills
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Be timely and organized
- Have an interest in the performing arts
- Pursuit of a degree in art/design, marketing, communications, or fine/performing arts preferred
Position Responsibilities
- Design print and digital promotional materials in a look consistent with other Convocations marketing materials and Purdue brand guidelines, including but not limited to ads, flyers, posters, social media)
- Help with video projects for use online and in social media promotions
- Photography at Convocations events throughout the year as needed
- Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers
- Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information
- Present ideas to division senior leadership as identified
- Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester)
- Other duties as assigned
About Purdue Convocations
Purdue Convocations is one of the oldest professional collegiate performing arts presenters in the United States, bringing world-class performances and intellectual engagement to Greater Lafayette and North Central Indiana since 1902. Convocations catalyzes the curriculum, energizes the community, and distinguishes Purdue through powerful performances, illuminating discourse, and extraordinary learning encounters. As a self-supporting organization, ticket sales and gifts from generous individuals, corporations, and foundations power it all. Learn more at convocations.purdue.edu.
Core Competencies
Transferable Skill Development
Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success and be reviewed on these skills in their performance evaluation.
Communication (Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Listen & Observe, Summarize & Distill Information)
• Demonstrate professional verbal communication in all interactions
• Demonstrate enthusiasm; engage and connect with customers to promote excellent customer experience
• Verbally communicates to staff on situations that may arise due to problems
• Written communication to complete accurate food usage records and food temperatures according to established procedures
Ways of Thinking (Systems Thinking & Planning, Reflective & Analytical Reasoning, Idea Generation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Ethics)
• Utilize policies and knowledge to proactively make decisions and solve problems for area assigned
• Develop new or novel ideas through critical thinking and creative processes that address issues and/or lead to change
• Understand standards and expectations for personal and professional ethical behavior
• Demonstrate knowledge of the position and operation
Collaboration (Organization Behavior & Teamwork, Appropriate & Productive Relationships, Helping Others & Working Together, Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion, Service & Social Responsibility)
• Working together with co-workers and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, team atmosphere
• Establish productive relationships with customers and staff
• Acknowledge and support customers and staff with unique needs and differing backgrounds
• Work independently to complete responsibilities
• Proactively and willingly acquires new skills, tasks, procedures and projects
• Provide support to fellow team members
Self-Awareness (Self-Understanding, Continuous Learning, Initiative & Follow-Through, Personal Responsibility, Resiliency)
• Demonstrate time management skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative; Understand and respond to the various needs of customers and staff
• Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in times of ambiguity and peak time of demand
• Complete work independently in an efficient time manner
• Demonstrate dependability and responsibility within operation
• Demonstrate punctuality by always being on time to each shift