Graphic Design Intern

Job Title:           Graphic Design Intern

Department:      Member Engagement

Status:               [Temporary Part-Time] [Non-Exempt]

Location:           Nashville, Tennessee International Headquarters

Purpose and Scope

The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assisting with a variety of responsibilities in the Member Engagement department, including designing engaging experiences for social posts/ads, photo editing, layout production. The overarching goal is to create quality content that improves engagement of the brand of The Gideons International through marketing channels such as editorial publications, events, and social media, which showcases the activity and impact of the ministry.   

Essential Job Functions

• Create digital and print content for The Gideons International for marketing including but not limited to social posts and ad campaigns, web banners, editorial advertisements, event promotions, printed products, forms, and training materials.
• Editing and categorization of photos for future projects.
• Attend meetings virtually and/or in person for creative collaboration and context on deliverables.
• Correspond through communication and creative software including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Teamwork, Adobe Creative Cloud, & Dropbox

Working Relationships

Reports To:                                         Art Director, Member Engagement                                     

People Management Responsibility:   None

Works Closely With:                            Member Care & Engagement and International Headquarters

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development

Non-physical

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Servant heart and attitude to help others.
• Ability to develop creative online content including but not limited to captions, graphics, and animations using Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva.
• Ability to work from a network system within the Headquarters and remotely.
• Ability to work in a (Teamwork) project management software.
• Ability to use technology equipment, software, printers, and phone systems.
• Ability to provide analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all TGI Departments.

            Physical

• Ability to lift 25lbs in unpacking/packing computer equipment.
• Ability to be onsite at the TGI headquarters or remote 5 days a week, hours may vary

Mission Critical Competencies 

SHARED VALUES

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Open Communication
• Stewardship

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Customer focus
• Communications
• Takes personal initiative
• Actively learns new skills
• Team building
• Analyzing problems
• Decision making
• Actively learns, demonstrates and fosters the organizations’ culture in all actions and words.  Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Proven ability to keep a “big-picture” perspective while dealing with very detailed information.
• Fosters open communication and approachability
• Positive and constructive attitude
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Perspective
• Ability to challenge the status-quo

Work Environment and Time Requirements

• Climate-controlled office environment
• 4–8-hour workday
• Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards or has a bachelor’s degree in process in Graphic Design, UX, or Marketing
• Wired/Wireless Network experience and project management
• Customer-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Mature, responsible, driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen

This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive.  Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract.  Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.