Help visualize Pursuit’s brand and magnify our impact

About Pursuit

Pursuit is a social impact organization that creates transformation where it’s needed most. Through our intensive software developer training program, we teach high-need, high-potential adults the technical skills and industry smarts needed to get their first tech jobs, advance in their careers, and become the next generation of leaders in tech. In addition to training and career support, Pursuit’s innovative operating model combines partnerships with tech companies to retrain their blue-collar workers and social impact investments to re-envision funding for outcomes-based organizations.

About the Role

The Design Intern is a paid, part-time position reporting to the Content & Communications Manager on the Marketing & Communications team. The role is temporary and designed to last 3-6 months. This role is paid $15-20 hourly, depending on experience, and will work 10 hours per week as scheduled with the Comms Manager. This role is fully remote, but candidates must be based in the NYC metro area.

As Pursuit’s Design Intern, your primary responsibility will be supporting the organization’s various visual content needs. With creative direction from the Comms Manager and Chief Creative, you will design graphics and produce videos for all media and channels, including our blog, website, social, and digital ads. You will help the team meet important deadlines for campaigns and keep Pursuit’s brand identity fresh yet recognizable and accessible.

About You

• You are an excellent graphic designer and (ideally) videographer with an eye for striking visual content
• You are a tech-savvy creator who can efficiently deliver on deadlines
• You are as comfortable behind a camera lens as you are using video editing software
• You are collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive
• You have a passion for helping underserved communities transform their lives
• You are interested in nonprofits, startups, job training, tech, or the future of work

Key Responsibilities

• Design digital graphics and visual assets for all channels
• Support the creative process at any stage, from brainstorm to publish
• Collaborate closely with the Comms Manager to execute content strategies
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and video editing tools to produce high-quality content
• Take photos and video at events and work with Fellows or other stakeholders to help them tell their stories
• Become an expert on Pursuit’s brand and recommend ways to refine our visual identity
• Help make Pursuit’s visual media more accessible
• Participate in weekly debriefs and campaign planning with the Chief Creative and other colleagues

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant education or experience, including volunteering, internships, or part-time work
• A portfolio of creative works that speak to different audiences or show breadth in other ways
• Demonstrated visual storytelling and reporting skills
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Growth or learner mindset
• Empathy and respect for diversity
• Reside in the NYC metro area

Ideal Candidates will

• Have or be on track to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major or concentration
• Be able to use a dSLR to capture photos and video
• Have experience as a paid or volunteer video producer or editor 
• Have experience with interactive media arts
• Have experience at nonprofits or startups

To Apply

Please submit via this application

• your resume
• a short paragraph explaining why you want to work at Pursuit
• and a link to your portfolio or at least two creative samples, one graphic and one video (from 30 seconds to 4 minutes in length) preferably

Diversity

Our team has a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we value the richness that diversity brings to our organization. We welcome new perspectives and affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer.