Internship - Graphic Design Specialist

This internship is a remote position. Applicants must be local to Colorado. This is a non-employee intern position. No benefits are available... This is a temporary part-time position (20 hours/week) and will exist for 2 months or less. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins) (This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.) Make a real difference . . . Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for an internship that provides you with opportunities to learn how to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a fantastic unpaid internship position that provides experiential learning about improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment. If your goal is to pursue a career upon graduation that makes a difference, consider an internship with the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Tentative Start Date: July 8th, 2024 About the Work Unit: The Education and Community Opportunities (ECO) unit within the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) seeks to support the design and implementation of community-led air quality monitoring programs by developing a replicable model for existing and new programs, serving as a liaison between Colorado communities and the Air Pollution Control Division's subject matter experts, and providing high-quality, accurate educational and outreach resources for communities. Internship Description: Project Title: Graphic Design Specialist Project Description: As a Graphic Design Intern, this role will be responsible for providing support to the Education and Community Opportunities (ECO) unit through a variety of projects, including digital, web, and others as assigned. The Graphic Design Intern will assist with the design and development of a core website, internal and public facing presentations, collateral outreach and event materials, and a variety of other creative tasks as assigned. Smart Objectives: • Assist the Education and Community Opportunities Unit with 10 small graphic design projects based on air quality and air toxics over a two-month period to establish promotional and educational materials for community engagement efforts. The candidate will be utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to complete projects and work closely with the Air Pollution Control Division’s Communications team to learn about and meet state agency standards for graphics, design, and marketing. Deliverables or outcomes: • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with the Community Partnerships and Policy team on a wide range of materials that may include public web pages, presentations, collateral materials, signage, internal and external communications, newsletters, and marketing materials. • Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established department brand identity and following Colorado digital accessibility standards-Assist with website updates using drupal content management system • Creation of logos for various products such as banners, fact sheet templates, outreach marketing materials, and K-12 educational materials • Interaction with team members via email and Google Meet to share revisions and finished designs • Meeting coordination and communications support with internal and external partners • Other projects and duties as assigned Essential Skills: • Three or more years of experience in graphic design • Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframe Additional Beneficial Skills: • Interest in or knowledge about environmental science. • This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your experience in the public sector. • Adobe Creative Suite provided • Work laptop provided to Colorado residents Which Public Health Core Competencies skills does the project develop? • Communication • Interprofessional Practice Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be either: Any college student enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university seeking an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree program in the Business Management, Communications, Media & Marketing, or closely related fields. OR A recent college graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Business Management, Communications, Media & Marketing within three calendar years (include transcripts). College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Preferred Qualifications: • Interest in or knowledge about environment science. • Interest or knowledge in K-12 education and educational materials. Conditions of employment: • Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. • Signed Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement is required • If you will be using this internship for academic credit, a Signed Affiliation Agreement is required between CDPHE and your University. Supplemental Information: A complete application packet must include: • A completed State of Colorado application. • A resume. • If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. The Selection Process • All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will proceed to the next step and all applicants will be notified by email of their status at each step of the process. ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5