INTERN-Marketing

WHY WHEDA? 

WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as part of our culture.

WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package (https://www.wheda.com/about-wheda/careers/benefits).  WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, Twelve (12) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.  Veterans are also encouraged to apply. 

WHEDA has a work policy where certain employees may enjoy a hybrid or remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position.

WHEDA is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our Marketing Team in our Madison facility. 

SALARY: Hiring Range for this position is from $18.00/hr. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity.  WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.  

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Graphic Design Internship position will support and assist the Marketing department in creating engaging visual communications in digital and print mediums with the following initiatives: social media library, content marketing projects, visual storytelling (data visualization, maps, charts, stakeholder journeys), and PowerPoint presentation support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Support the Marketing team in the creation of a social media library to create engaging and informative social content
• Support the Marketing and Community & Economic Development Team (CED) in the creation of PowerPoint presentations that provide updates, technical assistance, and impactful storytelling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visual storytelling that brings clarity to complex products, processes, and/or data to build understanding, demonstrate impact, and enhance stakeholder experience
  1. Create data visualizations and infographics for print, digital, and social media channels
  2. Present and review designs for approval with key stakeholders to ensure understanding, consensus, clarity, and accuracy
  3. Ability to fact-check and source information for accuracy and credibility
• Adhere to brand standards and guidelines

Performs or assists with other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate majoring in graphic design, information design, or marketing communications. Open to other majors not listed that demonstrate clear communication skills and visual design ability
• Examples of creative design and visual storytelling work produced (student, professional, or personal) to demonstrate qualifications are requested

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Visualize concepts through sketching and mockups to gain understanding and consensus
• Proficiency with Creative Cloud (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Flourish, Tableau, and Figma a plus
• Illustration, animation, and digital marketing skills a plus
• Demonstrated communication, problem-solving, and organizational collaboration skills
• Strong adherence to confidentiality in working with clients and vendors

Remote Work Options:

This position has a work schedule that will initially be 100% in-office. After training is complete, it is at the discretion of the direct manager when the employee may begin a hybrid work schedule. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain posted for __21_ days. 

• Please note- no exceptions will be made after closing date 

Questions may be directed to whedahr@wheda.com.

This position is not eligible for a work-related immigration visa sponsorship.

We request you do not include a photo of yourself with your application for employment.  Any submitted will be removed prior to viewing by hiring leaders. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer Operating Under an Affirmative Action Plan.

To be considered for positions all applications must be complete.