Employment Opportunity - Graphic Design Intern
We are looking for Spice Kitchen Graphic Design Intern to join the Spice Kitchen team.
Job Description – Posted March 11, 2022. Closes June 2022
Title: Spice Kitchen Graphic Design Intern
LOCATION: US Programs, Salt Lake City, UT
START DATE: June 2022
DETAILS:
Requisition ID:
Job Title: Spice Kitchen Graphic Design Intern
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Scope of Intern Work:
This volunteer will work with the Spice Kitchen Incubator team and entrepreneurs to develop strong, viable businesses through visual branding and design. This volunteer will be paired with entrepreneurs to discuss the business’s vision and create a specific brand identity, logo, and additional collateral such as business cards, menus, labels, and packaging. This volunteer will also work on Spice Kitchen programmatic collateral as needed.
Commitment:
3-4 months starting in June 2022, 10-20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet one-on-one with entrepreneur at least once a week, or as needed, in a virtual manner through Microsoft teams, Zoom, and/or phone calls
• Advise entrepreneur and design branding identity, logo, menu, and additional business collateral as needed.
• Assist with Spice-specific collateral such as product labels, marketing inserts, social media content, and fundraising campaigns
• Provide feedback to Spice Kitchen Incubator staff on entrepreneur progress
Learning Objectives:
1. The volunteer will gain professional experience in graphic design and branding.
2. The volunteer will gain experience and deepen understanding of working and communicating with diverse populations including English language learners and refugees.
3. The volunteer will learn relevant skills and knowledge in working with small business owners, especially those in the food industry
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Suggested for candidates currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Proficiency in branding/marketing strategies and graphic design software
• An interest in the food industry, business incubation, refugee communities and Spice Kitchen Incubator is an important consideration for people interested in this position as is an understanding or willingness to learn about the issues confronting disadvantaged communities interested in entering the food industry
• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
• Experience in working under Utah Health Department food standards preferred-must have Food Handlers Card or be willing to get one
• Customer service experience in the culinary industry or elsewhere
• An outgoing personality and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients. Flexibility and a sense of humor helpful!
• Experience working in self-directed, high initiative, and low supervision environments. Independent and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed. This position requires above all else a mind for organization and logistics, an ability to develop and stay on a set schedule, and a passion for food and sharing that food with your community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
• This position will be primarily remote, with some opportunities for in-person events with proper COVID-19 precautions.
• Background check is required
This is an unpaid volunteer position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sec, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Spice Kitchen Incubator is a project of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and was founded in partnership with Salt Lake County. It is a business incubator that brings together refugees and other disadvantaged community members interested in starting a full or part-time food business. Spice Kitchen Incubator ensures participants receive technical assistance and training, have affordable access to commercial kitchen space and learn the steps to establishing a successful food business.
