Graphic Design Intern

We’re seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support the Marketing team, reporting directly to the Marketing Director. This role is ideal for a student or emerging designer passionate about human rights, social impact, and design-driven storytelling. You will create visual materials that enhance A New Policy’s brand, strengthen our digital presence, and elevate our marketing campaigns. This is a highly visible internship with the opportunity to lead high-impact creative initiatives.

This is an unpaid internship; applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit. Location: Remote/Hybrid in DC. Duration: 25 hours per week for 10-12 weeks (June–August).

About the role

• Assist in maintaining a consistent brand voice and visual identity across platforms
• Collaborate with internal teams to align social content with broader campaigns and initiatives
• Monitor performance and help track engagement using social media analytics tools
• Create and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn as needed
• Support posting of rapid response Instagram content once finalized by the rapid response team as needed

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, but comfortable with creating templates in Canva
• Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to turn policy-related or data-driven content into accessible, compelling visuals
• Detail-oriented, creative, and able to work collaboratively within a marketing environment
• Prior experience with digital or social media design is a plus
• Candidates with insight into regional issues in the Middle East, including the Israel–Palestine area, are especially encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Hands-on design experience within a mission-driven nonprofit marketing team
• Mentorship from the Marketing Director, including feedback and professional guidance
• A portfolio of real-world design work created for campaigns and public-facing materials
• Insight into nonprofit marketing, brand strategy, and content development
• A meaningful opportunity to support human rights–centered advocacy through creative design