National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc ., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, seeks two energetic, creative, and passionate Marketing & Communications (MarComm) design interns to assist the team in executing the 2025 Festival.

Who We Are

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts, culture, and build community spirit.

Internship Role

The Marketing & Communications Graphic Design Intern will contribute to the communication, marketing, and branding strategy of various National Cherry Blossom Festival programs and events for the 2024 Festival. Duties may include, but is not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the MarComm Team and other departments to understand project objectives, gather requirements, and deliver high-quality designs within established deadlines.
• Assist in concept creation for a variety of campaigns using the Festival’s unique branding
• Apply principles of design to create and implement visual assets (including advertisements, event signage and collateral, digital invitations, banners, etc)
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for special campaigns, events, and initiatives within project timelines
• Support and update essential production boards via Monday.com, a CRM management platform
• Organize and maintain the Festival’s photo gallery
• Assist with onsite team-related roles at in-person events as needed
• Other design requirements and responsibilities as necessary

The Festival is also seeking MarComm interns who wish to focus on a particular specialty (e.g., photography, design, video, social media, website, media monitoring, and campaign tracking). Depending on the area(s) of interest and level of expertise, the work can be structured to offer a valuable hands-on learning experience.

Time Requirements

We are ideally seeking interns who are available for both FALL AND SPRING semesters to get the most value and experience during this internship. Interns who wish to work just one semester, either fall or spring, are also welcomed to apply. Event execution support is subject to the intern’s availability and discretion. Interns are asked to commit to at least one full semester supporting the Festival.

· On or about September 9, 2024 – December 2024:

o 10 to 15 hours per week between the hours of 10 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

o Evening availability to execute on the Festival Launch event (date TBD).

o Start and end dates are flexible to align with semester schedules and internship academic credit requirements.

o Hours, schedule, and work format (must be primarily onsite with minimal remote option) are determined in consultation with the MarComm team and based on student availability.

· January 2025 – June 2025 :

o 10 to 15 hours per week between the hours of 10 AM and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.

o Start and end dates are flexible to align with semester schedules and internship academic credit requirements.

o Hours, schedule, and work format (virtual and/or onsite) are determined in consultation with the MarComm team and based on student availability.

o Evening and weekend availability to execute key Festival weekly programs and events during peak months (March and April).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
• Candidates must be studying graphic design or a similar degree and provide a portfolio showcasing creativity through brand design, layout, typography, and current trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Passion for community engagement, the arts, and/or international friendship
• Strong attention to detail and organized with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (knowledge of AP Style preferred)
• Able to work independently and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people in an exciting, fast-paced environment
• Preferred, but not required: Prior experience in photography/videography plus Adobe Premiere Pro editing, and experience in Canva

Compensation

National Cherry Blossom Festival internships are unpaid, but college credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A travel allowance is provided to those who are on site at least 10 hours a week.

Please include a PDF file of your portfolio using the application form and/or include a link to your website portfolio on your CV/resume.