Design & Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)
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Design & Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)
Job Summary
The intern role is an integral part of the Marketing team, ensuring that marketing collateral is engaging, high quality, and consistent with KIPP DC brand equity. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DC's mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026), based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st, 2026.
About KIPP DCFor 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the team
KIPP DC has an important mission that has an incredible impact on students, families, and the Washington, DC community. The marketing team tells our story and is a steward for what the KIPP DC brand means and how it is understood by our many stakeholders. Our brand is shaped in every interaction that a person has with KIPP DC (whether that be in a school, online, in the community, etc.), so our work overlaps with every aspect of the organization. We are a team of listeners, creators, and storytellers with a common belief in service to our partners and, most importantly, to our students and families.
About the Role
The marketing team comprises two main functions: graphic design and digital communications. This role will support both functions but primarily focus on graphic design. The role will have a balance of creative design responsibilities as well as logistical and strategic support. This person will help in the creation and updating of resources for the upcoming school year, including logos, banners, and other printed marketing collateral. In addition, this person will be a key partner in helping to review and organize the creative process for our team. This is a non-exempt position and will report to the Director of Marketing.
Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this will allow for hybrid flexibility. This role will have approximately 50% flexibility to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Graphic Design and Branding (60%)
- Design and production of marketing materials, including digital assets, print collateral, event signage, and branded merchandise.
- Steward KIPP DC’s brand identity by maintaining and updating design templates and ensuring alignment across all materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create visually engaging materials that effectively communicate KIPP DC’s mission and goals.
- Assist with HR programs, projects, and other special events.
- Assist in the coordination and dissemination of information among the HR team and other KIPP DC team members
- Assist with project coordination activities on various projects throughout the year.
- Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff.
- Review the creative production process, from concept to completion, to identify key areas of opportunity for optimization.
- Balance multiple projects effectively, ensuring priorities are met and deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Partner with schools and headquarters teams (as appropriate) to align creative work with organizational goals and programmatic efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (at least 1 year completed) in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and experience with digital design tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Basic photography and videography skills, including familiarity with editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or similar software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to manage short and long term projects to meet benchmarks
- Capacity for independent work with appropriate input and guidance
- Familiarity with Google suite
- Proficiency or familiarity in videography and photography, including editing and post-production workflows.
- Familiarity with SmugMug or similar digital asset management platforms for organizing and curating photo and video libraries.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to produce high-quality deliverables.
- Knowledge of marketing analytics and the ability to use insights to inform creative strategies.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel to KIPP DC’s campuses and headquarters as needed for on-site creative support, including photography and videography shoots.
- Capacity to attend occasional evening or weekend events to support school-based marketing efforts.
- Ability to lift and carry lightweight equipment such as cameras, tripods, or promotional materials during events.
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00, allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week, providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3), giving you time to celebrate and recharge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.