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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
31 Torrey Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
Service Area(s): Science / Tech / Engineering / Math, Indirectly Serving People, Social Services, Graphics / Web Design, Computers / Technology, Children and Youth Ministry, Adult Basic Education / GED
Hourly Commitment:
40
Commitment is per:
Week
Number of Positions:
2
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
2
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

The Graphic Designer internship is a full time position through AmeriCorps, which is responsible for supporting TechMission's need for quality visual communication in online and print media.  Duties may include: providing graphic design for TechMission's website using Photoshop, Flash and other software; providing graphic design for TechMission print media including flyers, brochures, posters and presentations using Adobe PhotoShop, In Design and other graphic design software; and improving TechMission's website design by coding CSS styles and HTML layout in collaboration with the web developer. A typical day for the Graphic Designer involves creating new logos and graphics for TechMission websites, online ad campaigns, mailings, or flyers; fixing display problems on TechMission's websites; designing new themes (layouts) for TechMission's sites; creating web-based templates for email newsletters; and supporting use of the CD duplicator. Requirements: * Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old * must have a high school degree or equivalent (GED) * must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States * specific qualifications vary by position but generally applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with children, and have a desire to learn * familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet desired * applicants with experience working with Black and Latino communities or non-profit/community/faith-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply * accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Short Term Mission Trip Details

Amount Paid (if any)


$12,100

This cost includes:


These positions will provide a basic living stipend for the year of about $11,000 ($949 per month) plus health insurance.

*Child care benefits are available, if eligible

* At the end of the year, the AmeriCorps member is eligible to receive either a taxable $5,350 Education Award to pay off past student loans or future schooling

*repayment of Federal student loans may be put on hold for the duration of the year that you are an AmeriCorps.

*AmeriCorps benefits do not affect eligibility to continue receiving government benefits based on need (food stamps, WIC, veterans benefits and HUD subsidized housing).

*Other benefits include 10 days of vacation time and 10 days of sick time (in addition to holidays)
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from previous Graphic designer

Submitted by AnnaGilliam on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 14:09.

This is a great opportunity! I did design here at TechMission for 2 years. It's a great opportunity to get experience in web and print design!