Graphic Design/Marketing intern

Salary:

$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Location :

Gainesville, GA
Job Type:

Part Time
Job Number:

01012
Department:

Department of Water Resources
Division:

Environmental and Compliance
Opening Date:

01/16/2026
Closing Date:

Continuous

Summary

Receives on-the-job training and experience in a variety of positions and settings in the water resources department. Specific job responsibilities will be tailored to fit the individual students' needs. The Graphic Design Intern will work with and assist the Water Conservation Specialist with graphic design ideas and concepts and digital illustration for many multimedia outlets.

Job Duties

Assist Water Conservation Specialist with new ideas and concepts

Utilizes design software to generate content and graphics for a multitude of media outlets, including but not limited to social media, city website, magazines, billboards, email, and radio

Collaborate with personnel to develop educational marketing tools including reels, bill inserts, and social media posts for water conservation, stormwater, the "human water cycle", etc.

Create marketing content and campaigns for water utility themed time periods of the year such as Fix-A-Leak Week, Drinking Water Week, Water Quality Month, etc.

Work with department personnel to develop campaign graphics and content for each of the 4 levels of drought as determined by Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

Update current and also create new public service announcement content including website, billboard and radio PSA's and Boiled Water Advisory notices for various media outlets.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be currently enrolled in high school or university in a related field of study which applies to the Water Resources Department and have recommendation from at least 1 (one) teacher or professor.

Must possess Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Must be able to utilize design software for graphic design and digital illustration

Written/ Oral communications

Communicating concepts and messages through multimedia

Follow established brand guidelines

BONUS! (Additional desirable skills):

Videography

Photography

AP Style Journalism

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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