Volunteer Intern - Graphic Design

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer Intern - Graphic Design for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lauderdale).

Broward County's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience. Our goal is to offer selected VIP candidates the opportunity to gain insight into the new, dynamic and changing world of public sector employment and prepare them for exciting opportunities with Broward County. The program's goal is to encourage students to pursue careers within County government, while providing a meaningful learning opportunity. Interns will also have the opportunity to be mentored by senior staff, contribute to the agency's goals, and make a difference. The VIP Intern may qualify to receive academic credit based upon the school's internship requirements.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Visit Lauderdale, the official tourism marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale, is seeking a Volunteer Graphic Design Intern to support the Marketing team. This internship offers hands-on experience producing visual content that promotes the destination - The Yachting Capital of the World- while gaining exposure to real-world design workflows, brand development, and collaboration within the tourism and hospitality industry.

The Creative Services department will offer an internship to a qualified student seeking experience in graphic design, visual communication, or related creative fields. The internship will run up to 12 weeks, with the possibility of extension based on mutual agreement. Interested applicants should apply.

This internship provides exposure to the full spectrum of design work within a tourism marketing organization, including brand application, digital and print design, layout development, and creative concepting. Familiarity with Greater Fort Lauderdale's tourism assets is helpful but not required.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Internship Timeline: April 27, 2026 to July 30, 2026

Hours Expectation: Maximum of 20 hours per week (with flexibility based on your class schedule)

Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer internship opportunity.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or a Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredited vocational/technical school and remain an active student throughout the internship period.

• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field

• Interns must possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above and in good academic standing

• Interns must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Interns must have the ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Interns must be able to work in a team - and have fun! (responsibly)
  
  *** If selected for the Volunteer Internship Program, a VIP Release and Waiver of Liability Form will be required to be completed and signed upon the acceptance of the internship. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian's signature on this form. ***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate is creative, organized and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in hands-on design experience within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required; Premiere or After Effects a plus)
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for layout, color, and typography
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with team members
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Portfolio demonstrating design capabilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interns must interview with a Broward County Agency Selection Committee.

Interns must have availability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Interns have the potential to receive academic credit based upon the institution's internship requirements (Academic Credit is not guaranteed, approval for academic credit is the student's responsibility).

Upon selection, interns must provide a photo ID and undergo a criminal background check and possible drug screening, as well as a professional work experience reference check.

The intern's workplace performance will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Interns not performing at a successful level may be given an opportunity to improve, or may have their internship terminated.

The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.

NATURE OF WORK
This is a temporary and unpaid/volunteer internship within the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Lauderdale). This is administrative work which provides the opportunity for training in various offices throughout the County. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and exposure to the County's organizational structure.

Close direction and supervision is received from a supervisor/mentor. Work is reviewed through observation of performance, performance evaluations, frequent conferences and reports.

The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

• Create and update visual assets such as social media graphics, flyers, brochures, presentations, email headers, and promotional materials
• Assist with layout design, photo selection, and image editing for various campaigns
• Support brand consistency across all creative outputs
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries, including photos, logos, and templates
• Collaborate with all Visit Lauderdale teams during brainstorming sessions and project reviews
• Provide general administrative and production support as needed

Knowledge of the principles of management, organization, and administration.

Ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Ability to conduct research and make recommendations.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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