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Craft Lake City is looking for a new volunteer intern to join our office team immediately! If you are interested in this position, please click this link to apply.

Overview: Craft Lake City’s Social Media Internships provide prospective digital marketers and journalists with professional experience. From learning the fundamentals of social media strategy and market research to content creation and community engagement, Craft Lake City offers Social Media Interns the opportunity to be part of a non-profit organization that works to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City fosters a highly skilled, creative, energized and empowered team. This is a year long, volunteer internship position.

Reports to: Executive Director and Artisan & Programs Manager

Commitment: One year, 10 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and schedule social media posts across platforms
• Ensure messaging aligns with brand style guidelines
• Brainstorm and develop social media campaigns and content ideas
• Assist with pitching, editing, and posting video and photo content
• Engage with the online community via social media, Tidio, and voicemails
• Track social media metrics and prepare monthly reports
• Add Craft Lake City events to community calendars
• Collaborate on strategy, content calendars, and promotions
• Support digital campaigns with marketing and design teams
• Cover live events and create real-time social content
• Assist with content planning for major events (LetterWest, DIY Festival, Holiday Market)
• Support miscellaneous marketing, events, and social media tasks

Qualifications

• Passion for Craft Lake City’s mission and local creative community
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
• Interest in Utah’s arts, music, and event scenes
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a team
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Enthusiasm for social media storytelling and community engagement
• Strong written communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn?
• Basic knowledge of social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite)
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and metrics
• Ability to follow style guidelines for consistent branding

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Self-starter with ability to adapt quickly
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Experience with photo/video editing software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to accept feedback and apply it to work
• Professionalism in representing Craft Lake City

Requirements

• Volunteer 10 hours per week in the office (part-time, unpaid internship)
• Availability for extended hours during major events
• Own laptop and cell phone for Craft Lake City tasks
• Reliable transportation

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

*Please save opportunities@craftlakecity.com to your address book to ensure that none of the important communications get filtered into your spam folder, and check your email regularly for hiring updates.*

Click HERE to Apply now!

Click HERE to Apply now!

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Overview

Craft Lake City is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support the visual identity and marketing needs of the organization. This role plays a key part in elevating Craft Lake City’s programs, events, and brand through thoughtful, on-brand design across print, digital, web, and video platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about local arts and DIY culture, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to build on Craft Lake City’s established brand while also contributing fresh, innovative ideas.

This is a part-time, contract position averaging 25 hours per week, with increased hours during peak planning periods for LetterWest, the Annual DIY Festival, and the Holiday Market.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Visual Design
• Design on-brand visual assets for print and digital use, including marketing materials, event signage, social media graphics, programs, and promotional collateral.
• Build upon Craft Lake City’s established brand identity while also contributing new, fresh, and creative visual ideas, incorporating feedback and making design revisions as needed to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Operations Coordinator to develop, maintain, and evolve design guidelines, templates, and best practices.

• Web, Digital & Video Content
• Design and update website graphics and layouts in alignment with Craft Lake City’s brand and messaging.
• Create short-form video content for social media and digital marketing (e.g., reels, stories, event promos).
• Develop and adapt assets for multiple platforms, ensuring consistency across web, social, email, and print.
• Assist with the creation of social media graphics and digital content using tools such as Canva when appropriate.

• Marketing & Communications Support
• Create visual assets to support marketing campaigns, ticket sales, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to translate program needs and event details into clear, compelling visual storytelling.

• Project Coordination
• Coordinate with outside vendors, printers, and creative partners to execute design projects.
• Manage multiple design requests and deadlines, especially during peak event seasons.
• Attend weekly and/or bi-weekly staff meetings to align on priorities and timelines.

Skills

• Core Skills
• Visual Design: Strong sense of layout, typography, color, and composition.
• Brand Stewardship: Ability to maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries thoughtfully.
• Creativity: Ability to generate original, engaging design solutions across multiple mediums.
• Communication: Clear, professional communication and strong collaboration skills.
• Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Receptiveness to Feedback: Ability to accept constructive feedback and translate it into thoughtful, timely design updates.
• Iteration & Revision: Comfortable revising designs through multiple rounds while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with website design and web-based graphics.
• Working knowledge of Canva for quick-turn and collaborative design projects.
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content for social media.
• Familiarity with current graphic design, web, and digital media trends.
• Photography experience is a plus.

• Soft Skills
• Problem-Solving: Creative, solution-oriented approach to design challenges.
• Adaptability: Comfortable making revisions and working flexible hours as needed.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with staff, partners, and external vendors.
• Openness to Feedback: Ability to accept and incorporate constructive criticism.
• Community-Oriented: Genuine interest in Craft Lake City’s mission and the local arts community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing print, digital, web, and/or video work.
• Strong conceptual skills with the ability to offer multiple design approaches and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

*Please save opportunities@craftlakecity.com to your address book to ensure that none of the important communications get filtered into your spam folder, and check your email regularly for hiring updates.*

Click HERE to Apply now!