Graphic Design Intern

Length of Internship: Summer 2026 Time Commitment: Full-time (40 hours / week) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Compensation: Starting at $18/hr Location: In-person at KCADC Offices (Union Station Kansas City) Applications accepted via email, due May 15 Position starting June 1 Description: At the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) we’re not just a nonprofit, we’re the sales and marketing team for the Kansas City region. We work every day to position KC as a top business and lifestyle destination, and we create innovative strategies to attract companies and people from around the world. Ranked as a top regional economic development group in the country, we’re recognized internationally for our innovative marketing and business development strategies. The marketing department at KCADC is an in-house agency, working with internal and external clients to amplify and elevate the KC region to key audiences globally in new and unique ways. As a graphics intern, you’ll dive in with the whole team on day one. You’ll help design materials for a variety of platforms to showcase KC’s top industries and highlight the best of our region’s culture. If you’re a self-starter looking to sharpen your design skills, add real work to your portfolio and help promote the KC region, then this opportunity could be perfect for you. Projects you’ll support: ● Assist in designing branded materials for a variety of uses from digital to print and video ● Help create engaging visual content for social media across KCADC and partner brands ● Assist in maintaining and evolving KCADC’s visual brand family ● Collaborate with the marketing team to concept and execute creative assets that tell Kansas City’s story ● Organize and manage KCADC’s photography and asset library, ensuring visuals are up-to-date and easily accessible ● Edit and resize graphics for various formats and channels, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs ● Contribute to creative brainstorming and campaign development for marketing initiatives ● Assist with motion graphics or video design needs (if applicable based on skillset) ● Provide on-site staff support for various duties during events as needed What We’re Looking For: ● A current student or recent graduate pursuing graphic design or arts degree ● A portfolio of recent design work showcasing your experience ● Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, macOS platform, and Outlook ● Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines ● Attention to detail and ability to reach beyond the obvious ● Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with great interpersonal skills To apply: Please send résumé, design samples and/or portfolio link via email to: careers@OneKC.org For more information about KCADC, please visit: OneKC.org We are committed to building a diverse workplace, and are continually striving to achieve this goal. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information.