NOLS Creative Intern
NOLS Creative Intern
We’re looking for an intern that is highly motivated and organized, passionate about NOLS and the mission, excited to share ideas and perspectives, and ready to work independently and as part of a team.
The intern will support the multi-faceted needs of the school, the NOLS Marketing and Creative Departments, and support the overall schoolwide marketing strategy to advance both our mission and our enrollment. The intern will work on specific projects and tasks, and have other duties as assigned.
Key Logistical Information:
Temporary internship - May 15, 2024 (3-6 months)
Location: Remote
Start date: May 15, 2024
Salary: $13/hour
Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu
Applicants must have legal working rights in the USA.
What does a Creative Intern do?
This role is in our Creative department, part of the Marketing team. You will be involved in the following activities:
Design projects across print and digital mediums
Organize and optimize artwork and photo assets
Work with the Communications team to support social media efforts
Update curriculum materials such as notebooks, certifications, booklets, etc.
Educational Opportunities, Learning Outcomes and Benefits:
Learning to work autonomously and as part of a team
Project management and presentation skills
Time management/meeting deadlines skill development
Develop research and data analytic skills
Practice giving and receiving feedback
Work with supportive staff
Perform meaningful work
The opportunity to explore the ins and outs of marketing for a nonprofit organization in the outdoor industry
What makes a great Creative Intern at NOLS?
We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.
Graphic design experience (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
Has keen attention to detail and time management skills
Internet and social media savvy
Receives feedback well and implements changes promptly
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately under deadline pressure
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Knowledge of NOLS programming
In the 3-6 months, you will:
Report to Creative Manager and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings, attend weekly all-team meetings, participate in other meetings as assigned, and conduct project briefings/debriefings
See projects through from start to finish
Post to and monitor social media platforms
Who are we and what can we offer you?
NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help people step forward boldly as a leader.
We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.
Next steps
At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using your resume alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymized, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team.
The Applied platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
All you need to do is start the process by clicking on the yellow button on the top right.
Additional Information
Pre-Employment Check
A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.
NOLS participates in E-verify for U.S. employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location. Applicants must have legal working rights in the location for the position they are applying for.
Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with human resources and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.
Reasonable Accommodation
NOLS values community and fosters a sense of belonging for our employees and applicants. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace because they embody these values, as well as our operating principle of promoting a positive, safe, and learning environment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any point of the employment process, including during recruitment. Please email peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.