Graphic Design Intern

About New York Edge

New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer

programming in New York City serving over 33000 students annually across all five boroughs

and Long Island. Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing

programs that support academic achievement social-emotional development and leadership

growth. Through deep partnerships with schools communities and city agencies we deliver

high-quality experiences that address the needs of the whole child and build pathways to

lifelong success.

Internship Overview

TheGraphic Design Internwill support theAdvancement & Communications Department working closely with the marketing and creative team to develop visually compelling assets that strengthen New York Edges brand and storytelling.

This internship is ideal for a student interested invisual communication brand identity and nonprofit marketing.The intern will gain hands-on experience in creative production brand management and marketing design while contributing meaningfully to New York Edges mission to bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities.

Location: Woodside Queens (Hybrid)
Duration: Summer 2026 (8-10 weeks flexible)
Hours: 20-25 hours/week
Compensation: $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Identity & Branding:Assist in maintaining a cohesive visual identity across digital and print platforms ensuring consistent logo usage and brand standards.

• Design Production:Create engaging 2D design assets using strong layout color and typography fundamentals; support light 3D or dimensional design projects as needed.

• Digital Media:Design graphics illustrations and digital assets for social media website and email campaigns.

• Print & Layout Design:Develop professional layouts for brochures flyers annual reports and other marketing materials preparing files for print production.

• Merchandise & Promotional Materials:Assist with the design of branded merchandise packaging and promotional materials for events and fundraising campaigns.

• Marketing & Campaign Support:Conceptualize and produce marketing materials including posters signage educational materials advertisements and campaign collateral as needed.

• Other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

• Prior design experience through coursework internships freelance work or personal projects; portfolio or sample work preferred

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign; Canva experience a plus)

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in nonprofit communications marketing or social impact design

What Youll Gain

• Real-world experiencein brand identity visual storytelling and creative problem-solving within a professional nonprofit environment.

• Mentorshipfrom experienced creative and marketing professionals.

• Exposureto the full design lifecyclefrom concept typography and layout to final print production and digital implementation.

• Portfolio-ready design workused across New York Edges marketing fundraising and communications materials

• A meaningful opportunityto use visual storytelling to advocate for educational equity and amplify student voices across New York City.

New York Edge is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.