Intern, Graphic Design (Summer 2026) at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Vienna, Virginia, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

12.77

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Motion Graphics, Proofreading, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Performing Arts

Description
Job Details Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182 Position Type: Intern/Apprentice Job Category: Communications and Marketing APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed. EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week) PAY RATE: $12.77/hour LOCATION: We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Work on a wide range of creative projects in this exciting, fast-paced environment. Receive hands-on professional experience and mentorship while enhancing your design portfolio! As an integral part of Wolf Trap’s creative team, you will design signage, multi-page publications, invitations, print/Web ads, and more. Juggle several projects simultaneously and learn how to build production schedules and meet deadlines Prepare work for prepress, review proofs, and communicate with printers REQUIREMENTS: Talented graphic design students with an interest in performing arts or music preferred Strong technical skills in Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac platform Strong understanding and appreciation for typography Motion graphic skills a plus Strong proofreading skills Must be detail-oriented Upload at least three portfolio samples showing type and layout skills only. Samples must be submitted as a multipage PDF (max file size 5 MB). For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions. Qualifications PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study) Graduate students Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school) Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required) Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.) Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
Responsibilities
Work on a wide range of creative projects, including designing signage, publications, and ads. Juggle several projects simultaneously while preparing work for prepress and communicating with printers.
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