National Outdoor Leadership School

Working for NOLS means being a leader, having a flexible schedule, living in beautiful surroundings, making a difference in people's lives, and gaining skills and experience. Join us for a graphic design internship at the base of the Wind River Mountains at our international headquarters in Lander, Wyoming.



The NOLS Design and Production Internship is a six-month position (January–June or July–December) in the creative department at an international nonprofit. Experience a wide range of design and layout projects—from alumni, staff, and donor newsletters to marketing and event materials. Candidates must have a strong sense of design, typography, and color, and bring production abilities and an enthusiasm for communicating in an effective and lively manner. You'll be an integral part of creating printed pieces from conception to layout to press. Collaborating with web and video producers, and assisting with administrative duties like photographer payments will give you a solid perspective on the inner-workings of our in-house creative team.



Internship term: 6 months

Compensation: $100/week stipend, college credit available, discount on a NOLS course, flexible work hours

Solid production skills and a strong desire to learn are a must. Previous experience with stylesheets and templates preferred. Must have experience with basic print production software: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Interactive or web experience a plus. Graphic design education or related experience preferred. NOLS graduate preferred. Interest in the outdoors a plus.

• Add printed pieces to your design portfolio.

• Learn how to communicate responsibly with in-house clients and prepare clean layout files for press.

• Become more familiar with the larger process of printing by bidding projects with printers, reviewing printer proofs, and possibly attending a press check.

• Work with a 10-person creative team, including two graphic designers who will fulfill a mentor role for the duration of your internship.

• Receive a staff discount on a NOLS course and attend staff seminars when possible.

• Receive one additional week off to be applied towards a personal wilderness trip.