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Graphic design: Volunteer Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications

Minds Matter Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Full-time Entry Level

Volunteer graphic designers will create digital and social media graphics, event materials, and campaign assets to support the organization's mission. You will collaborate with experienced marketing professionals to develop creative strategies and execute branding projects.

Responsibilities

  • Volunteer graphic designers will create digital and social media graphics, event materials, and campaign assets to support the organization's mission. You will collaborate with experienced marketing professionals to develop creative strategies and execute branding projects.

Requirements

  • This role is ideal for young professionals, emerging designers, or creatives looking to build their portfolios and gain nonprofit experience. Candidates should be motivated to use their creative talents to support educational opportunities for students.

Benefits

  • Professional networking
  • Portfolio building
  • Hands-on experience
  • Mentorship

Key Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Social media graphics Digital campaign design Event material creation Branding basics Typography Layout design Creative strategy Collaboration with marketing professionals Portfolio development Time management Communication skills Volunteer coordination Problem solving Attention to detail Non‑profit design experience Prototyping (basic) File preparation for print and web

About Minds Matter Chicago

Minds Matter of Chicago connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. Students join Minds Matter as sophomores, undertaking a three-year program of one-on-one mentoring and rigorous academic tutoring. Our students receive valuable resources such as coaching in writing, critical thinking, and math. We also provide SAT test preparation, leadership development, and life skills training. Our goal is to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in today's competitive college and university system. We guide our students every step of the way through the college admissions process, and help their families navigate the complicated process of applying for financial aid and scholarships. 100% of Minds Matter of Chicago graduates have been accepted to four-year universities, many at leading institutions and all with substantial funding packages.

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