Program Background

Northwest Youth Corps NYC is a nonprofit job training, employment, and youth development organization that has served over 7,000 young people since it was established in 1984. All NYC programs emphasize leadership, hard work, commitment to team effort, community service, and personal growth. Challenging projects help corpsmembers develop self confidence and discover that they can make decisions, hold a job, solve problems, and attain their objectives in life. NYC currently operates YouthWorks Explorations, the OutDoor School, and several different YouthCorps programs.

Intern Responsibilities

A Graphic Intern working with NYC will be responsible for helping with a variety of publications and display projects related to promotion and program marketing. Such projects will include updating current program promotional pieces and displays.

Experience Offered

A publication intern working with NYC will be exposed to a variety of publication layouts, curriculum development. Skill development of common publication software programs will be stressed. Pagemaker 5.0, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Word.

Desired Qualifications

Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and IBM computer knowledge. A creative and flexible personality, good organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Publication skills in design and layout.

To Apply

Submit application (application link located at bottom of web page) cover letter and resume to:

Northwest Youth Corps

2621 Augusta St.

Eugene, OR 97403

Or email to  nyc@nwyouthcorps.org

Publication Intern Application Questions

Please Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Why do you want to become a publication intern with NYC?

2. What are your goals for your career development?

3. How do you think that NYC can help you attain your career development goals?

4. What experience or skills do you have to offer NYC?

5. How many hours are you available a week and what are the best times and days?

                                                 NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer