Graphic Design Internship
Georgia State Games
(Georgia’s Grass Roots Olympics)
Graphic Design Internship
Organizational Description
The Georgia State Games is one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports Festivals in the country. We rely HEAVILY on top quality interns to operate many of our sporting Events Projects and Programs.
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Student Requirements:
- We are seeking top level, organized, team oriented, talented, aggressive, outgoing and innovative interns to assist in the preparation and implementation for this year's events. Housing is also available.
- This internship is NOT for the student looking to get by, be a social butterfly or to party for the semester.
- All applicants must have strong graphic design skills and experiences in various computer software programs.
Potential Benefits of a Georgia Games Internship:
This is a tremendous experience! We have tons of interns from across the country last year. The interns get a GREAT, HANDS-ON experience. No fetching coffee. Real life planning AND implementation of public relations activities and programs is what they will experience.
- Earn academic credit.
- Great Portfolio opportunity with at least 50 projects.
- Real life on-the-job experience with BIG time responsibilities that other internships do not provide.
- Internships include semester-long positions.
Internship History:
- Internship program has been offered for over 25 years
- Students have come from the following US States: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV and from the countries of Canada, England, Germany and Hungary just to intern with the Georgia Games.
- Internships are first offered to students completing the internship for academic credit.
- Interns have turned down the United State Olympic Committee, Professional and College programs to intern with the Georgia Games.
Requirements / Placement:
· Should have an extensive knowledge of graphic design software.
· Priority will be given to those students completing the internship for academic credit and/or for a graduation requirement.
· Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in college.
· Should have a basic knowledge of many of our sports.
· Helpful, but not required, to have some experience in t-shirt printing or knowledge.
· Work well with others as pat of a team
· Solid work ethic, able to meet tight deadlines
To Apply:
Go to www.georgiagames.org under internships and complete an:
1) Application
2) Sports questionnaire
3) Resume
4) Cover letter.
5) Sample graphic design work
Submit ASAP via email to: exdirector@georgiagames.org.
General Description
The Graphic Design Interns are responsible for designing a multitude of projects and assisting 20 other staff members with all of their projects.
Activities/Tasks
· Design artwork for 40+ different sporting events to be included on merchandise, posters, fliers, etc.
· Design annual report to be submitted to State Legislator
· Design various award certificates for sportsmanship awards, scholastic sports Olympiad, etc.
· Design and produce the promotional booklet, schedule card, and Official Programs as needed
· Design and Co-Produce a newsletter that reaches volunteers, sponsors and sport organizations. List includes over 40,000+ circulation.
· Oversee all outgoing publications and promotional materials.
· Coordinate with Event Operations, PR and website staff to ensure compliance with all needed activities.
· Assist with on-site event management at designated events
· Complete all other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Protocols: weekly staff meetings, daily email updated, cloud based monitoring of projects and PRN individuals meeting when needed by wither party.