JOB DESCRIPTION: Graphic Design Internship
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Primarily stationed at Lake Terrace Convention Center; but work requires travel to all Hattiesburg Convention Commission (HCC) facilities. These include the Saenger Theater, African American Military History Museum, Eureka School Museum, and the Hattiesburg Zoo.
STATUS: Part-time: Generally, Monday – Friday, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Approximately 24 hours per week.
REPORTS TO: Creative & Social Media Supervisor
SUMMARY: Work on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, print publications, magazines, posters, exhibitions and displays, and various other mediums-creating a visual brand for the Hattiesburg Convention Commission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meeting with the Director of Marketing to discuss the marketing objectives and goals on a project-to-project basis
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
- Presenting finalized ideas to supervisor and/or other facility managers
- Proofreading for accuracy in finalized work
- Demonstrating ideas through sketch or layout
- Working with photography and vector illustration
- Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, social media specialists, public relations coordinator, other designers, web designers, etc.
- Performs other duties, functions and special projects as assigned by the director. Run errands when needed; travel may be required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic art, advertising or a similar discipline
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must retain a valid Driver’s License and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.
- Must have transportation for required travel.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Enthusiasm for design and creativity
- Flexibility in working with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Openness to feedback and revisions
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, graphic art, advertising, or a similar discipline
- Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive while conducting company business
- Transportation for required travel
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Enthusiasm for design and creativity
- Flexibility working with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Openness to feedback and revisions
What We Do
The Hattiesburg Convention Commission develops, operates, and manages convention and tourism-related facilities and attractions in the Hattiesburg region. Its portfolio includes a convention center, zoo, museums, theater, visitor facilities, and event spaces. Through meetings, conventions, live events, and visitor attractions, it seeks to enhance residents’ quality of life, attract visitors, support local economic growth, and strengthen the area’s visitor economy while promoting tourism throughout the region.
