Marketing & Graphic Design Intern

How you’ll impact our mission: 

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a part-time paid intern to support our design and marketing efforts while our graphic designer is on leave. Start date will be early- to mid-October, with an expected end date sometime in February. The Marketing & Graphic Design Intern reports to the Director of Marketing and primarily works remotely, but must be able to visit a WHS campus as needed. If you’re looking for a rewarding experience that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!  

Key accountabilities:  

• Design new graphics and materials upon request 

• Make requested edits to existing design materials for various departments 

• Place orders with local printers, coordinate deliveries, and follow up with staff to ensure receipt of orders 

• Support the PR department through daily tasks and special administrative projects, such as image library management and digital file housekeeping 

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Canva 

• Preference for current enrollment in or graduate of an accredited college, university, or other learning platform related to graphic design, visual communications, advertising, or a related field 

• Personal Adobe Creative Suite subscription and computer preferred, but please still apply if you would need either provided during your internship 

• Photography, video editing, motion graphics or CapCut experience is a plus 

• Experience in a professional work environment preferred, with strong comfort using Outlook, cloud-based file storage, and workplace communication tools 

• High attention to detail and desire to create process improvements in all aspects of work 

• Strong communication skills 

• A quick learner who values feedback 

• Capable of accepting and completing tasks with minimal supervision in a self-motivated manner 

• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach 

• Availability to work 15-20 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 

• While the majority of the work can be remotely, you must be able to physically visit a WHS location as needed

Hiring range: $15-17

Benefits for all staff include: 

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year 

• Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals 

• Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events 

• Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. 
   

Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did! 

About us: 

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. 

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. 

Application instructions: 

Click on “Apply Now” to begin your online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.