Graphic Design & Communications Internship – Spring 2027

Overview

Are you a creative-minded individual looking for real-world graphic design experience? Save The Bay is seeking motivated interns to help support the development and production of clear and engaging print and digital materials for marketing and communications outreach. This is a flexible internship for students and graduates majoring, or with significant coursework, in marketing, and with skills in graphic design, social media, and writing.

Apply: Online application

Location: Work will primarily take place in person at the Bay Center in Providence, but interns may also travel to the Aquarium in Newport or go out on educational vessels.

Time commitment: Approximately January–May, 10–15 hours per week. The internship primarily takes place on weekdays. One to two days on site between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Providence office is required. Occasional weekends are required for beach cleanups.

Age: 18 and older.

Application items: Online application, cover letter, resume, and graphic design sample or portfolio.

Deadline: December 3. Interviews and acceptance will take place on a rolling basis after this date, though priority will be given to applications received by the deadline. Decisions will be made by January 22.

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

Update and produce graphic identity elements specific to the Save The Bay brand.
Design and/or update layouts for internal product design media.
Update media lists.
Represent Save The Bay at tabling events and other related marketing events.
Help with communications related to community outreach efforts and projects.
Help capture images for Save The Bay, including photos and/or videos.
Assemble press kits for news conferences.
Organize and update department files, both paper and electronic.
Participate in assigned graphic design projects and the layout of catalog pages, web pages, marketing graphics, and email graphics.
Write blogs or blog posts about Save The Bay programs, cleanups, or events.
Write captions for social media posts.
Help Save The Bay staff update the website to meet ADA standards and increase accessibility.

Qualifications

College student, recent graduate, graduate student, or beginning professional working toward or having received a degree in a communications field, such as marketing, public relations, writing/journalism, media, or graphic/web design.
Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in graphic design.
Hard-working, self-motivated, proactive, with a creative eye and passion for the work.
Able to work well in a busy environment, independently and in partnership with the Communications team.
Comfortable speaking to groups and making contact with the general public on Save The Bay’s behalf.
Interested in or willing to learn camera photography; no experience is required.
General office skills, including proficiency with G-Suite and Microsoft Word.
Personal vehicle for transportation to offsite locations.

Details

This is an unpaid internship. Save The Bay will gladly work with your university if it offers college credit for unpaid internships. Many colleges offer stipends for students doing unpaid internships. See the Student Guide to Internship Funding for tips.