Photo Editor and Graphic Design Intern
About R4D
Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.
We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity — of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds — is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
Internship Opportunity:
R4D is seeking a part-time intern (days and hours are flexible) to join its Communications Team based in Washington, D.C.
The Photo Editor & Graphic Design Intern will seek to build and improve R4D’s photo collection and to conceive and execute new creative ways to include imagery in both internal and external communications.
The intern should understand and support R4D’s mission of working with change agents in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen systems and achieve health, education and nutrition outcomes, and must be a creative, high-energy, self-starter with superb relationship building and organizational skills.
This intern will report to the Chief Communications Officer, but work closely with and be responsive to all of the members of the Communications Team (three other people).
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to branding guidelines — maintain messaging and branding consistency across platforms
- Work with R4D’s program teams to collect and upload photos and metadata to the photo library (Tandem Vault)
- Ensure the R4D photo library contains high-quality imagery that is searchable by teams throughout the organization (some culling and chasing of content will be required)
- Edit photos, as necessary
- Take photos of internal and external events and add them to the photo library
- Conduct photo research, as necessary
- Develop highly visual, bite-sized content for R4D’s social media channels, the R4D blog and internal communications channels (graphics, photo essays, animated graphics, etc.)
- If the intern has video production skills (this is not a requirement), we may assign small video projects as well
- Occasionally, help with the planning and hosting of marketing events
- Complete special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign and other creative suite programs
- Photography and photo editing experience
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrates initiative and innovation
- Effective time management skills in prioritizing and juggling multiple requests at once
- Two years of undergraduate experience
Educational Objectives — What you will learn during this internship?
- This internship is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to gain knowledge of and exposure to marketing and communications strategies within a mission-oriented environment.
- Gain first-hand experience working in an office in the nonprofit sector for an international organization.
- Develop (or hone) understanding of how imagery can reinforce harmful stereotypes and how international organizations can play an important role in reframing key issues
- Integrate knowledge and skills from the classroom into the workplace.
- Take “ownership” of several workstreams and hone project management skills.
- Learn to ensure timely response and turnaround to questions and requests via email or chat in an enthusiastic and courteous manner.