DC CENTRAL KITCHEN GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP

DC CENTRAL KITCHEN
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is a community kitchen. We recycle more than three tons of surplus food each day that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into 4,000 meals for the hungry in the greater Washington, DC region. Among the people preparing these meals are the students of our Culinary Job Training program; once homeless and hungry individuals themselves, these aspiring men and women are equipped with professional and life skills. DC Central Kitchen uses the existing ingredients of our society to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
DCCK seeks an intern to assist with the implementation of our communications strategy. This intern will possess a strong eye for design, technical computer skills, and writing and editing abilities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their design portfolio and work as an integral part of the DCCK Development team. Duties will include:

• Designing, layout, photo editing, and graphic element creation for DCCK print and web materials using Adobe Creative Suite. Projects may include fundraiser invitations, promotional materials, posters, logos, event materials, etc.
• Assisting with photo taking and write-ups of events for DCCK website publication.
• Participating in weekly planning & update meetings with Development Department.
• Other duties based on experience and interest, such as grant writing/researching, donor relations and data management, etc.

Qualifications:
This intern must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of graphic design computer programs, and an eye for design.

• Experience with the following applications required: InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator
• Helpful but not required: Dreamweaver, CSS, PHP

• Strong copy writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Creativity in writing and design


SUPERVISOR OF PROJECT OR POSITION: Development and Communications Associate

TIME COMMITMENT: DCCK is seeking an intern for 10+ hours per week. Schedule is flexible.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship. A small stipend may be available depending on the hours of commitment, applicant experience, and funding available.

TO APPLY: Applications must include a current résumé and cover letter (design samples preferred).
DEADLINE: August 31, 2010

Please email applications to Liz Rickles at lrickles@dccentralkitchen.org
NOTE TO APPLICANT: DC Central Kitchen tries to get a good feel for our intern's personal learning agendas and offer them every opportunity to meet them. Part of the interview process includes discovering what students are looking for and what (if any) course requirements they need to fill. Each internship includes a thorough introduction to the Kitchen and to non-profit marketing and development, the opportunity to work in close contact with the Kitchen managers who are in charge of their work, and access to senior management.