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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!

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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!

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Reports to: Executive Director

Position Overview

Craft Lake City is hiring for an Artisan & Programs Manager. This position will lead Craft Lake City’s Artisan and Programs Department including: year-round and seasonal programming efforts, program communications, manage Programming Department Team (Programs Administrator, Programs Assistant, Programs Intern) and support key staff members as needed with the daily operations of the organization.

The applicant should be interested in the local maker movement, familiar with Craft Lake City’s programs and mission and love project management. This position requires strong leadership, project management and communications skills. Experience in nonprofit arts administration, programming and event management preferred.

This is a full-time contract position. The weekly time commitment is 45 hours, which begins immediately upon hiring. Weekly time commitments increase as needed, leading up to the Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest, DIY Festival and Holiday Market. The Artisan & Programs Manager is required to be on-site for the duration of LetterWest, the DIY Festival and the Holiday Market, so working long event hours in the heat (DIY Festival) and cold (LetterWest and Holiday Market) are factors applicants should consider when applying for this position.

Responsibilities

1. Programming:

1.1. Craft Workshops: 

• Oversee the curation of dozens of community-based craft workshops per year
• Verify timelines, budgets and agreements 
• Support Programs Administrator to execute craft workshops on-site
• Support the Programs Administrator in recruiting, hiring, training and paying instructors
• Assist the Programs Administrator in training, managing and scheduling a team of workshop assistants 

1.2. Business Academy: 

• Work with the Executive Director to design and execute professional development courses and opportunities for local creatives
• Collaborate with local experts, partners and established makers to develop curriculum and content
• Coordinate Business Academy classes virtually and/or in-person
• Work with Programs team to manage on-site classes

1.3. Metal Frames: 

• Curate and coordinate outdoor exhibitions (Celebration of the Hand and Local Voices)
• Collaborate with Programs Administrator to meet program goals and deadlines
• Manage project partnerships, timelines, installation and agreements
• Collaborate with artists, sponsors, partners and representatives from local organizations
• Collaborate with Programs Administrator to coordinate exhibition walks and discussions, virtually or in-person

1.3. Youth Entrepreneur Program:

• Collaborate with Programs Administrator on curation and execution of afterschool YAE programming
• Recruit, hire train and pay artisan instructors
• Maintain and grow  relationships program partners 

2. Events:

2.1. Annual DIY Festival and Holiday Market

• Manage exhibitor applications
• Lead recruitment and outreach efforts all categories
• Oversee jurying process for all applicants
• Plan, promote and execute Application Assistance Days 
• Manage participant profiles on the CLC website
• Manage exhibitor placement including special placement, drop outs, replacements and load-in/load-out planning—before, during and after event
• Prepare materials needed for the events such as maps, exhibitor materials, signage needs, badges etc.
• Assist CLC team with setup and breakdown for the DIY Festival, including equipment, signage and artisan load-in process
• Train and support on-site Zone Managers, Workshop Assistants, Volunteers and other teamsters on-site 
• Serve as on-site Exhibitor Manager and provide excellent customer service to all participating artisans, troubleshooting problems and elevating major issues when needed
• Collaborate with the programs team on elements of Craft Lake City’s Unity Initiative, including Application Fee Support, Application Assistance Days, Scholarship & Mentor Program, Sponsored Entrepreneur Program, Sponsored Families Program
• Commit to working the 18th Annual DIY Festival Presented By Harmons (Aug 7-9, 2026) and the Eighth Annual Holiday Market (Dec.4-5, 2026)

2.2. Annual LetterWest

• Manage and coordinate the presenters and workshop instructors
• Review presentations and evaluate needs for the day of event
• Prepare workshop materials and supplies
• Prepare materials needed for the events such as maps, workshop materials, signage needs, badges etc
• Assist CLC team with setup and breakdown for LetterWest, including equipment, signage and artisan load-in process
• Commit to working the Annual LetterWest (April 10-11, 2026) 

3. Management:

• Manage Programming Department Team (Programs Administrator, Programs Assistant, Programs Intern) to successfully execute all programming projects and communications
• Report weekly to  the Executive Director setting deadlines and set expectations
• Update yearly budgets for all programs
• Support Operations Department in hiring as needed
• Management of program-related communications, including e-blasts, press releases, social strategy and posting, photo shotlists, etc.

4. Other Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Craft Lake City Executive Director to identify programming goals and realize new programs
• Work with the Development Coordinator to provide data for grant applications and reports
• Work with the Operations Department to ensure programming on the organization’s website is current and up-to-date
• Work closely with Craft Lake City board members on various initiatives and present at board meetings as needed
• Support CLC team members with a variety of daily tasks and projects as needed

Qualifications

• Positive attitude & growth mindset
• Passionate about Utah’s creative community
• Project management skills, attention to detail
• Customer service experience
• Management experience 
• Programming or event experience strongly preferred
• Ability to professionally represent Craft Lake City
• Comfortable building relationships with artisans, sponsors, partners and stakeholders
• Ability to access email afterhours and on weekends and respond in a timely manner
• Knows how to spell “team player” without an “I” or “me”
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the various tasks and situations of a not-for-profit world
• Ability to bring your thoughts and ideas to the table in a constructive manner, and open to receiving constructive criticism on your own work
• Comfortable with technology and excited to learn and implement the latest technologies
• Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media.
•  Wordpress and website management preferred

Requirements

• Attend required team meetings and trainings
• Able to commit to scheduled work hours in office
• Must be a self-starter, someone who can take the lead and can be counted on to complete tasks
• Must have your own laptop and cell phone
• Must have your own car to transport supplies to off-site events
• Must be comfortable lifting chairs, tables, and other supplies up to 20lbs

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!