City of Alexandria needs graphic design intern

City of Alexandria
Department of Transportation & Environmental Services
Graphic Design Intern

Job Description:
The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) seeks an intern to assist with Graphic Design projects. This internship will give the intern valuable real-world experience in print and web design, as an integral part of the Marketing/Public Relations team. The intern will work at approximately 10-15 hours per week during the current quarter/semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination at the discretion of the intern and the supervisor.

Specific Duties Include:
• Assist the department in producing the Department’s brochures, fliers, marketing materials
• Assist in designing ads for various publications
• Weekly updates to the City’s Web site
• Assist in designing programs for City events
• Research other successful branding or design systems
• Attend weekly meetings with the department communication/marketing team
• Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements
The intern must be organized and detail-oriented, possess strong layout skills, and be a graphic design major with a GPA of at least 3.0. Due to limited office space, the intern will mostly work off-site, or be located at the T&ES Maintenance/Facilities building located at 2900 Business Center Drive, so access to a computer is mandatory. Proficiency in Quark, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required. Some knowledge of Dreamweaver and basic HTML is preferred, but is not mandatory.

The intern can keep a copy of all materials produced for their portfolio. At the end of the internship, the intern will fill out a written evaluation of the program, and the intern's supervisor will fill out a written evaluation of the intern's abilities and progress. The supervisor can be used as a reference for future job search.

To apply, please mail your resume, along with three design samples to:

Kathleen Leonard
Public Information Specialist

City of Alexandria
Department of Transportation & Environmental Services
301 King Street, Room 4100
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.746.4027

Or email resume and three design samples in jpeg (800 x 600 pixel) or PDF format to:
Kathleen.Leonard@alexandriava.gov
No phone calls please.