Graphics Design Spring Intern 2025

Description

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. 

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry. 

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. 

Internship Description: 

The graphics design and branding team works to maintain a strong, professional face for the organization, a critical element to achieving our goals for the industry and supporting our member companies. The Graphic Design and Branding Intern will assist the design team in developing collateral that supports SEIA’s mission. Responsibilities include designing graphics, factsheets, reports and other collateral, as well as maintaining the SEIA website and additional web properties. The intern will have the opportunity to work across various departments to help fulfill their content needs, gaining experience in clean energy, branding, and digital media. Ideal candidate will be available 20-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the design of graphics for the SEIA website, social media, events and other needs
• Photography at SEIA events and off-site solar projects, companies or facilities
• Working with graphics team to improve SEIA’s main brand and sub-brands
• Edit and update website content on SEIA’s various web properties
• Create marketing materials and assist marketing team in developing promotional schedules for SEIA’s premiere events

Requirements

Requirements:

• Strong graphic design skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite required (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Video editing knowledge preferred but not required (After effects, Premiere Pro, Audition)
• Experience in (or ability to quickly learn) digital platforms like Drupal, Salesforce, Eventbrite, and more
• Creative thinking
• Strong communicator
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to time-manage
• Attention to detail
• Interest in clean energy/environment a plus

Academic Majors: Candidates seeking a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, strategic communications, web development, digital arts are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply

Compensation:

This position pays $18/hour. Start and end dates are flexible. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Working Conditions

• This position is 20-25 hours/week
• This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
• Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.

Working at SEIA

SEIA values diversity, inclusion, and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization supporting a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and tr