Goal for Graphic Design Student Coordinator

To create visual materials that increase public engagement with CAA programs, including event participation, volunteer recruitment, and donor support.

Duties

• Create visual materials throughout the 2018-2019 school year using our style guide
  • Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create materials
    • Use copy provided by staff
    • Participate in an editing process led by the Communications and Events Coordinator
    • Approximately 5 to 7 hours per week
  • Materials will likely include:
    • A new banner for the organization to carry in parades and post at events
    • Flag banners advertising our video outreach program
    • A year-end fundraising appeal letter and matching envelope
    • Donor appreciation party invitations
    • Annual banquet invitation and program
    • A new Facebook cover image for the CAA student volunteers page
    • T-shirt, stickers, magnets, and other promotional items

Depending on skill level and interest there may be the opportunity to work on our annual report and the annual 12-page magazine.

Skills required

• Adobe Illustrator
  • Demonstrated skill creating materials similar to those listed above
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to respond positively to editorial feedback
  • Ability to use an online project management system and other online tools
• Interest in our mission

Benefits

• A stipend of $250 at the end of each semester
• A body of work to share with prospective employers
• References provided by the CAA staff upon request

To apply

Please email a letter of interest to [email protected] describing your graphic design experience and your student status. Please include samples of your work as an attachment or a link.

This position is student service fee funded and is open only to current University of Minnesota students.