Marketing & Communications: Graphic Design Summer Internship Internship Part Time

Marketing and Communications: Graphic Design Internship

Purpose: The Graphic Design Intern will support the marketing team by assisting in the creation of digital and print assets, ensuring brand alignment across various platforms, and gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The intern will work 20 hours per week from June 2 to August 15, 2025, with expanded hours during Summit Week (August 4-8, 30 hours). This role provides mentorship and training from marketing professionals.

Global Leadership Network (GLN) is a nonprofit organization located in South Barrington, Illinois.  Our purpose is to introduce more people to Jesus and fully follow Him.  We accomplish this by serving pastors and equipping churches in order to inspire Kingdom-oriented leaders around the world through the Global Leadership Summit and other leadership development resources.

The Global Leadership Summit is attended by 60,000+ leaders in 400 sites (primarily churches) throughout the United States.  The Summit is translated into 50+ languages and held in over 800 sites in 110 countries reaching over 240,000 international leaders from September to April.

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position is remote. Local and some remote staff have a hybrid schedule which includes working in the office Tuesday through Thursday for two scheduled Core Weeks each month and the option to work from home or in the office on Mondays, Fridays, and Tuesday through Thursdays during non-Core Weeks.  Our regular workdays and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm CT with 30 minutes for lunch.

Job Status: Internship, Part-time, 20 hrs./week, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Position Team: Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Creative Art Director

Pay rate for this seasonal internship of 20 hours per week position is $16/hr. 

Benefits include paid time off in accordance with the Illinois PLAWA (Paid Leave for All Workers Act).  Time off may be subject to black-out dates during GLS peak season and subject to manager approval.

Internship Dates and hours specifically follow this schedule:

• June 2 – August 15, 2025: 20 hours per week
• Summit Week (August 5-9): up to 30 hours in person, travel is covered
• Actual hours may vary based on project workload

Primary Responsibilities:

Graphic Design and Content Creation

• Support the graphic design efforts within the marketing department to ensure brand alignment, voice, and messaging.
• Assist in the creation of digital, print, and social media graphics for marketing campaigns.
• Design assets for email marketing, website content, event promotions, and merchandise.
• Ensure all designs align with GLN brand guidelines and maintain a cohesive visual identity.
• Resize and format graphics for various platforms, including social media, web, and email.

      Marketing and Event Support

• Work with the marketing and creative teams to develop promotional materials for the Global Leadership Summit.
• Assist in preparing presentation slides, event signage, and printed collateral.
• Provide creative solutions and revisions based on feedback from the Creative Art Director.
• Support the social media director, senior copywriter, and web/email specialist with various tasks, as needed.

     Collaboration and Project Workflow

• Manage design requests through Monday.com, ensuring timely delivery of assets.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional discussions.
• Organize and maintain digital asset files for future use.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the position’s manager.
• Actively participate in one-on-one meetings with manager, team meetings, all-staff meetings, and cross-functional meetings, as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required; After Effects, Premiere Pro a plus).
• Experience in graphic design for digital and print media.
• Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with social media design trends and best practices.
• Experience with Canva, Figma, or other design platforms is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of email design (ActiveCampaign experience a plus).

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• Enrolled in a collegiate program for Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or Marketing (preferred).
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, creative, and fully engaged in a team environment.
• Experience creating designs for churches, non-profits, or event marketing is a plus.
• A vital relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and an active participant of a local church that holds to a historic, orthodox understanding of biblical Christianity.
• As a Christ-centered organization, GLN seeks interns who align with our mission and values:

 Organizational Values:

• Others – We set aside our personal preferences and put others before ourselves.  We exist to serve others.
• Excellence – Excellence matters to God, so we do the best with what we have available to us right now.
• Authenticity – We commit to being real with each other, so we speak with one another openly and honestly.
• Relationships – We practice care and respect and enjoy working with each other.