Westwood Community Church→
Graphic Design Intern
InternshipOn-site
Location
Excelsior,MN
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
4 days ago
Skills
graphic design processprint vendor coordinationdigital mediamicrosoft office suiteadobe photoshopadobe illustratoradobe indesign
Job Description
Summary: Westwood Community Church is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support their Creative Arts ministry. The role involves providing visual support through the design and delivery of digital and print media, collaborating with various teams to enhance worship services, and participating in creative brainstorming sessions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Westwood ministries with visual support through the design and delivery of digital and print media
- Provide creative support for Westwood worship services (Sunday services, holiday services) to ensure a creative and cohesive worship experience at all venues and sites
- Work with teaching pastors, worship department, and video team to brainstorm and execute creative and interactive service elements
- Collaborate with video team on bumpers and service videos
- Select and create visuals for weekly services, including announcements, song backgrounds, sermon backgrounds, handouts, and giveaways, etc
- Collaborate on videos with the Video Team
- Participate in creative brainstorming
- Provide graphic elements and branding
- Assist in video production when needed
- Interact with other graphic design contractors and volunteers as needed
- Work with volunteers and/or lay staff to utilize the gifts of the Westwood congregation (i.e. graphic design support, photography support)
- Work in collaboration with other communications staff to support the social media, video, and photography teams
- Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
- Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Values: Head High, Heart Soft, Arms Linked, Feet Forward
Required Qualifications:
- Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
- BA/BS degree (or in process) or equivalent certification in appropriate discipline
- Working knowledge of the graphic design process
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable presenting important design concepts to Westwood leadership
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Committed to teamwork among staff
- Creative, flexible, and self-directed working style
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
- Endorse and support Westwood's Statement of Faith
- Remain a member in good standing of Westwood Community Church
- Participate in required team events: Orientation (September 8th, 2026) and Intensives (October 26-28th, 2026 and April 5-7th, 2027)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with print vendors and/or digital media preferred
Required Skills: Graphic design process, Print vendor coordination, Digital media, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign