The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for hih-potential, low-income women in public high schools hrough an eight-year multiple-mentor program.
The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.
As a Creative Intern you will focus on building the Hasana brand with compelling marketing while maintaining high standards of design. Duties will consist of color correction, photo cropping, typography and image manipulation. Interns will work with HTML/CSS for web pages, e-newsletter blast and Social sites such as Facebook and blog.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop innovative design solutions
- Develop solutions for marketing materials, including but not limited to: In-store seasonal campaigns and comprehensive packaging programs for seasonal product and franchise businesses, public relations and promotions materials, online advertising and social media, and special seasonal initiatives, based on direction provided by the Art Director
- Initiate concepts and work independently and/or with Design Director & Copywriters
- Perform other related duties as requested
- General admin duties. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable reaching out to clients by phone and email
- Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned
- A passion for women’s economic opportunities
- Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
- Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously
- Experience with photo art direction, desktop production and retail fashion advertising
- Previous experience specifically in supporting retail environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills, highly motivated, self reliant with a "can do" attitude.
- Demonstration of strong design style, with fashion advertising experience
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally
- Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks
- Strong computer skills, PC with experience in Windows NT, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software
- Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Must be a full- or part-time student working toward a degree
- Eligible to receive school credit
- Commit to 2-3 days per week for 3 months
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using Windows NT
- Experience with HTML/CSS for web pages, e-newsletters, and social sites
- Experience with photo art direction, desktop production, and retail fashion advertising
- Previous experience supporting retail environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills; highly motivated and self-reliant
- Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Comfortable reaching out to clients by phone and email
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks
- Demonstrated strong design style, with fashion advertising experience
- Integrity, honesty, openness and willingness to operate as a team player
What We Do
Hasana, Inc. is a Chicago-based non-profit organization and accessible luxury brand dedicated to providing high-end fashion items, including fine jewellery, designer clothing, and accessories. The company's mission is to support girls' education, with all net proceeds directly benefiting the Aparecio Foundation, which provides educational grants and mentorship programs for low-income, high-potential young women in public high schools.
