Internship Description
The Campus Recreation Graphic Design Internship program is designed to enhance a student's classroom instruction with practical experience that will round out their education. While we encourage students from all programs of study to apply, this internship may correlate best with art and business majors, (such as digital media, graphic/web design or marketing). In order to meet the needs of the intern/practicum students, Campus Recreation experiences are flexible. Internships are available year-round and is unpaid but can be for academic credit, (time commitment and credit hours depend on your program requirements).
Intern/Practicum students are expected to demonstrate initiative, dependability, inclusiveness and a positive attitude. All intern/practicum students are representatives of the Department of Campus Recreation and report directly to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation.
Job Responsibilities
Students have the opportunity to gain experience in these areas, depending on skill set and departmental need:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Photography
- Digital Media
- Marketing & Promotions
Projects can include but are not limited to: Creation of marketing materials such as calendar, newsletters, brochures, banners, flyers, posters, t-shirt and logo designs, and managing social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc.).
Basic qualifications
- Be a full or part-time matriculated university student in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 or above.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CRC policies and procedures, and the ability to work effectively with the campus community.
Preferred:
- Graphic Design / Art / Digital Media / Marketing majors with experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Suit and/or digital media editing experience.
We are excited that are you interested in joining the UMass Lowell Campus Recreation team and are eager to help you grow as a professional. If you have any additional questions about our Graphic Design Internship / Practicum , please don't hesitate to contact: Justin Lawler, 978-934-2327. Once you fill out and submit your online application below, we will be in contact shortly with more information!