Graphic Design Internship - part-time

The graphic design intern will work on a variety of graphic design projects supporting the Mackinac Center communications department. He or she will work directly with graphic designers as well as the rest of the communications team. Graphic design work may include publication layout, working with HTML and maintaining the visual brand. This position will involve coordination with all Mackinac Center departments and policy areas.

Ideal candidates will possess a background in graphic design. Excellent organizational and written and oral communications skills are required, as is ethical and professional conduct.

This internship provides an opportunity to work at the nation’s premiere state-based free-market public policy research and educational organization. As such, candidates should share a similar political alignment and be proponents of free markets and limited government. 

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for the internship position, students must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Full or part-time college student, recent college graduate (within six months of graduation date), or person seeking a first-work experience with a free market think tank.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A solid reputation for honest and ethical conduct.
• Above-average written and oral communication skills.
• Professional personal appearance and hygiene.
• Above-average interpersonal skills.

The employment term is 3 days a week (24 hours). Interns are compensated at the rate of $15.50 per hour, and are employed on an at-will basis.

For consideration, please email a resume, a cover letter and a sample of your work to intern@mackinac.org before
January 31, 2023.

Or mail to:

Christine Bowerson
Director of Operations/Intern Coordinator
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
140 West Main Street
P.O. Box 568
Midland, MI 48640-0568