Intern, Graphic Design

Job Details Job Location: AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION - WASHINGTON, DC Position Type: Internship Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly Job Shift: Day TO APPLY: Please submit a portfolio that exhibits proficiency in graphic design principles. WHY JOIN AGU? Our employees are our most valuable assets! You will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team, and you will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture. We offer work-life balance- We are a remote-first organization, with flexible work hours. WHO WE ARE? The American Geophysical Union (AGU) supports a global community of more than half a million professionals and advocates in the Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerates knowledge and creates solutions that are ethical, unbiased, and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events, and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net-zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C., and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct. This is an exciting time to work at AGU. Every day we approach our work with a sense of purpose, and we look for others who share that passion and desire for a career with impact. WHO YOU ARE? At AGU we are looking for individuals who want to learn something new every day, who welcome a challenge, and who are motivated to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. You will be a proactive and creative problem solver who enjoys collaborating across diverse teams. You will support the Design & Branding team in the creation of marketing materials, digital graphics, and creative materials. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Conceptualize, design, execute, and effectively communicate the strategic intent for creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate AGU’s brand identity, vision, values, and messaging to a variety of critical target audiences. • Create designs for marketing materials, events, digital properties, social media, and other visual assets to support AGU’s goals, programs, and initiatives. • Research, develop and design magazine spreads, covers, in-house advertising, and web assets for Eos, AGU’s award-winning monthly news magazine, adhering to established production standards, schedules, deadlines, and budgets. • Works collaboratively and openly with the Strategic Communications and Marketing department on projects, ensuring that all work meets programmatic goals while following AGU’s brand standards. WHAT YOU WILL BRING? • A Bachelor's degree in graphic design and/or current student or graduate graphic design program • Ability to convey complex ideas through imagery and design to support the achievement of key marketing and communications goals. • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, as well as the Microsoft suite. • Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time on a tight deadline. • Ability to work in a collaborative environment. • Organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. HIRING SPECIFICS • TO APPLY: Please submit a portfolio that exhibits proficiency in graphic design principles. • Pay $17.50 per hour. • This is a full-time, 3-month Fall 2025 Internship, remote in many US states. We are NOT hiring in WA, OR, or CA. • Work Authorization: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas in the US. • AGU will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. • Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply tot his job