Paid Fall Internship, Marketing and Graphic Design

New York, NY, United States

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Posted: 7/9/2025

Paid Fall Internship, Marketing & Graphic Design Intern
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid or Remote)

Who We Are:CSH is a national nonprofit that is dedicated to advance housing solutions by improving the lives of people with complex barriers to housing, maximizing public resources, and building strong, healthy communities. For more than 30 years, CSH has changed lives by:
• Helping communities create more than 467,000 homes for individuals and families
• Bringing hope to thousands who thought they would live on the streets or reside in institutions and
• Ensuring not only a home but access to the services and supports that people and communities need to thrive.

CSH has proven that supportive housing can change the lives of individuals, families, and communities. It also has created a team of nationally recognized experts who are deeply dedicated to our organization and its goals. We are looking for candidates committed to making a difference and who aspire to advance our mission.

Why We Need You:
CSH is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing & Graphic Design Intern to join our Strategic Communications team for Fall 2025. This is a great opportunity for a student who is passionate about visual storytelling, nonprofits, and accessible design. You’ll help bring our mission to life through compelling visual assets that support our communications, marketing, and advocacy efforts. Projects may include assisting with the design of infographics, webpages, flyers, reports, and social media graphics.

Specific internship goals will be crafted collaboratively, based on student interests and CSH communication needs.

What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience designing for a national nonprofit
• Exposure to brand strategy, digital marketing, and accessible design practices
• Opportunity to grow your portfolio of work across multiple formats and platforms
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals
• A deeper understanding of the housing and homelessness sector
• Exposure to cross-functional teams (policy, fund development, program, data)
• Experience receiving and incorporating professional design feedback

Who You Are:
• An undergraduate or graduate student with interest and experience in graphic design, branding, and marketing. Preferred majors include Marketing, Graphic Design, and Visual Communication.
• The student must be enrolled in an academic program for the duration of Fall 2025.
• Proficient in graphic design platforms including Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of best practices in branding, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Familiarity and comfort with technology including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional or personal experience in creating social media content that engages audiences; particularly through platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Candidates should include a link to their portfolio or a sample of their design work, if available.

Additional Preferred Skills:
• Experience with basic video editing.
• Skills in writing copy for external audiences – including social media captions, fliers, and more.
• Prior knowledge of or interest in learning basic ADA accessibility practices for design projects.
• Basic familiarity with AI prompting and appropriate uses of AI for design would be a plus.
• CSH prefers students with interest or experience in mission-based organizations or a social impact setting.

How We Work:
CSH staff are adaptable, entrepreneurial, creative, and flexible problem-solvers. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to treating each other—and the communities we serve—with respect. You should a passion for the CSH mission and possess the skills to meet the expectation of this role to help shape how we our ambitious mission.

Compensation:
$22 - $26 Per Hour for the duration of the internship. The final rate will be based on prior professional experience and education level. To be eligible for this internship, the intern must be enrolled in an academic program through fall 2025.

To Apply:
Candidates should apply by sending their Resume and Cover Letter as one Microsoft Word or PDF document. In the cover letter, candidates should explain why they want to work at CSH and how their studies and experience will contribute to the role. Candidates should include a link to their portfolio or a sample of their design work, if available.

Timeframe:
Start and end dates are flexible according to candidates’ academic schedule. The expected timeframe for this role is early September through mid-December. The intern should be available for 12-20 hours per week for a 14-16 week period during CSH’s eastern region business hours (9 AM – 5PM ET).

Site:
Hybrid or remote - CSH National Headquarters, 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

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