Digital Communications Intern

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Create on-brand graphics for social media, websites, email, presentations, events, print materials, and fundraising campaigns using pre-approved templates and brand guidelines.
• Design promotional materials for print, web, and digital use, including infographics, social media graphics, flyers, and one-pagers.
• Assist with editing and adapting content for CorpsAfrica’s social media platforms, including graphics, photos, short-form video, and copy.
• Assist with scheduling social media content and monitoring comments and inboxes, escalating questions or issues to the appropriate team.
• Review and select relevant stories, photos, and other content from CorpsAfrica country offices for use on global social media channels.
• Create mockups and visual concepts for CorpsAfrica merchandise and promotional materials.
• Help organize and maintain a central library of communications assets, including logos, templates, photos, videos, and other digital files.
• Support the Digital Media Manager and other Communications staff with routine design, content production, and other communications projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree or advanced coursework in graphic design, communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating quality graphics and communications materials through internships, employment, consulting, freelance, volunteer, or other relevant work.
• Strong proficiency in Canva and demonstrated graphic design skills; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Experience creating engaging social media and digital content for an organization, business, or client.
• Experience with basic video editing and short-form video content.
• Strong visual, writing, and copyediting skills, with excellent attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Strong interest in nonprofit communications, African affairs, or international development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to take creative direction and feedback and translate it effectively into high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and take a project from concept to completion, while managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Strong, hands-on graphic design skills are required; Candidates should be able to create original graphics independently using tools such as Canva, without relying on generative AI. AI-generated artwork submitted as part of a portfolio is strongly discouraged, as the portfolio should demonstrate the candidate’s own design skills, creativity, and ability to produce original visual work.