NYSA Graphic Designer Intern Job at International Rescue Committee in New York
International Rescue Committee, New York, NY, United States, 10018
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students from ages 5 - 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.
The Graphic Designer will design and put together NYSA Yearbook, working in collaboration with the Yearbook Coordinator and volunteer NYSA Photographer(s). The Graphic Designer will work part-time as needed on-site at the Summer Academy and participate in projectmeetings at the IRC in NY office. The Graphic Designer will work collaboratively with the Yearbook Coordinator and Photographers, assist with yearbook responsibilities, and meet the required yearbook deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Develop concept(s) for the NYSA yearbook design and layout
*Produce the design & layout within the timeframe laid out
*Insert photos into layout and produce final for printing
*Communicate and coordinate regularly with the team to ensure that yearbook related activities take place according to schedule, and any scheduling or other conflicts/issues are worked out in a timely manner
*Receive and integrate feedback
*Work with team to ensure accuracy of all elements of the yearbook (pictures are properly labeled and placed)
*Attend NYSA training (July 1-3, 2025; 9am - 5pm)
*Provide all files to IRC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.Strengthen expertise in taking a graphic design project from concept to deliverable
2.Learn about the creative needs of nonprofit humanitarian and social service agencies and how to meet those needs
3.Practice developing, refining and executing a concept that exemplifies a defined theme and values
REQUIREMENTS:
*Graphic Designer with at least one year experience
*Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
*Flexible, and able to solve problems
*Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience required
*Strong experience withAdobeInDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
*Experience working with diverse populations desirable
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Consent to the yearbook as being the sole property of the IRC, not to be used by the graphic designer without IRC permission.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.