National Park Service-South Park National Heritage Area

Position Details:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the National Park Service are seeking an intern who will be working directly with the South Park National Heritage Area (SPNHA) in Colorado. The SPNHA is a locally managed organization affiliated with the NPS, which focuses on community efforts and partnerships oriented around resource conservation, historic preservation, and economic development.

The Graphic Design Intern will be the in-house graphic designer for the South Park National Heritage Area. This is a great opportunity for an individual to express themselves and contribute as a critical part of the creation process. The prime responsibility for this position is to create visual concepts, using computer software, to communicate ideas that tell the story of our ‘brand’ and to inform / inspire potential visitors. This intern will develop layouts, production designs and public information materials for various collaterals such as for advertisements, brochures, illustrations, fliers, and story boards. Key projects will include the update of the SPNHA graphic design brand identity and the design and layout of interpretive panels. The purpose of the signage will be to increase public awareness of the Chinese experience and history of Park County found within the heritage area.

Because of the rural environment of South Park National Heritage Area, this position is authorized to work from home for approximately 80% of the work week, any on-site work will take place in Fairplay, Colorado. Weekly meetings with the Executive Director will take place either in South Park or in the Denver Metro area. This person must be contactable via phone / internet during normal work hours. Intern must provide own transportation for travel to/from the heritage area but travel will be reimbursed.

Position Responsibilities will include:

• Update the SPNHA graphic design brand identity;
• Develop marketing templates to highlight SPNHA and related historic sites;
• Creation of public information and communications materials that promote SPNHA programs and projects;
• Graphic design and layout of gallery interpretive panels to showcase and interpret the Chinese experience of Park County (1860-1920)

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in graphic or communication design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A portfolio that demonstrates experience in the graphic design of print and web materials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
• Passion for, or interest in, cultural heritage and conservation that the candidate/intern can translate into relative graphic designs.

Benefits:

• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $8,581 ( (pre-tax).
• Living Allowance: $660/week (pre-tax)

How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a PDF sample of your design portfolio and a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.

If you have questions about this position please contact Ali Jones, ajones@conservationlegacy.org, Stewards Program Coordinator.

Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.