About the role#
Canvas is looking for a Marketing, Communications, and Graphic Design Intern to help with content development, digital marketing, and corporate communications. You will gain hands-on experience creating materials that support our brand and engage our employees, customers, and prospective talent.
What you'll do#
- Create graphics for social media, recruiting, events, and internal communications.
- Design and update flyers, brochures, capability sheets, presentations, and signage.
- Assist with social media content, website updates, and the weekly employee newsletter.
- Draft, edit, and proofread short-form communications.
- Maintain brand consistency while organizing marketing assets and templates.
- Support photography, video, trade shows, and recruiting events.
- Monitor social media engagement and assist with content recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint.
- Strong design, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with others, and take initiative.
- A portfolio or work samples demonstrating graphic design, marketing, or communications experience is preferred.
- Photography, video editing, or website experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site in Huntsville, Alabama.
- The position follows a rolling term.
About Canvas
Canvas provides technical and engineering services to government agencies and the Department of Defense. The company supports clients like the US Army, NASA, and the Missile Defense Agency. Its work covers areas such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, and acquisition management. Founded in 2007, the firm is based in Huntsville, Alabama. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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