Marketing Intern, Graphic Design (Part Time)

Overview

As part of the Marketing team, the Marketing Intern with a focus in Graphic Design will assist in achieving AVCON’s marketing objectives for developing excellent internal and external graphic designs and layouts. This is a mentorship position designed to serve the immediate objective that provides support to marketing efforts and the long-term objective of internally developing exceptional graphics and marketing talent. Our goal is to provide you with real-world opportunities to design, develop, and collaborate with our Graphic Designer in the exciting industry of engineering and planning. 

PROJECT EXPOSURE (may include but are not limited to):

• Assist in the implementation of AVCON’s brand both internally and externally.
• Ensure graphics and materials are developed within established marketing schedules.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite skills in accordance with agreed upon parameters, guidelines, and within branding directives with direction from the Graphic Design lead.
• Assist with development of a wide variety of deliverables in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Assist with development of design concepts and full design edit or completion for marketing, advertisements, electronic and hard copy publications, website assets, social media banners, conference material, and proposal infographics, or other graphic need.
• Assist with design and creation of presentation materials and when needed, design and assembly of handout materials.
• Provide support for other production needs and packaging; provide QA/QC with direction from and in collaboration with Graphic Design lead for all work.
• Working with Graphic Design lead, maintain an organized, accessible electronic library of digital imagery, videos, and other graphic content created or edited.
• Assist with production and printing processes in-house or through outside vendors.

The ideal candidate is in their third or higher year with the following success factors:

• Advanced academic record.
• Demonstrated leadership and personal motivation.
• Evidence of high potential for exceptional achievement.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNCIAL COMPETENCIES

• Current Bachelor’s degree student majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interactive Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite to include InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively and calmly in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of English language to include spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, and willing to learn and ask questions. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Some relevant experience that indicates a propensity to excel by demonstrating, initiative, accomplishment, and/or teamwork.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers’ license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. 

TELECOMMUTING

Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in-house client meetings, it is important that this position physically work in the office.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 120 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services.   AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today’s Ideas into Tomorrow’s Reality.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.