Community Relations Graphic Design Intern

SUMMARY

Program Dates: Mon, Jun 1, 2026 – Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Looking to make your summer unforgettable? Dive into exciting internship opportunities at Northeast Shared Services! Gain invaluable real-world experience in a dynamic business setting, where you'll work alongside industry experts who are dedicated to guiding and mentoring you every step of the way. Join us this summer and embark on a journey filled with growth, learning, and endless possibilities! This is a 10 week program and all opportunities are located on-site. 

Support the Community Relations team by creating and organizing digital and print assets that elevate storytelling, strengthen brand consistency, and amplify Market 32 and Price Chopper’s nonprofit partnerships across the Market 32 Cares pillars (Hunger Relief, Health & Wellness, and Education).

This role combines creative design work with hands-on exposure to community partnerships, fundraising campaigns, and local events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Development & Brand Support

• Contribute to the development of a Market 32 Cares creative toolkit, including visual identity guidelines and reusable templates for one primary pillar or campaign.
• Design digital and print assets supporting fundraising initiatives, sponsorships, nonprofit partnerships, in-store activations, and community events.
• Assist in campaign rollouts across multiple platforms (in-store signage, social, internal communications, email, and print materials).

Community Relations Support

• Assist with press events, check presentations, and community activations through event coordination support, photography, and short-form video capture.
• Participate in community program planning sessions to understand campaign objectives and impact storytelling needs.
• Help ensure nonprofit partners are elevated through thoughtful, mission-aligned creative.
• Support administrative and clerical tasks related to community partnerships and sponsorship fulfillment as needed.

You will learn:

• How corporate community relations and nonprofit partnerships are planned, promoted, and executed.
• Designing for multi-channel campaigns (in-store, digital, internal communications).
• Managing creative requests, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic background: Graphic Design major (preferred)  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Premiere or Lightroom a plus)   Basic understanding of branding and layout principles  
• Interest in community relations or nonprofit work a plus
• Currently enrolled in Graphic Design or related program (preferred).
• Portfolio demonstrating design skills across digital/print.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.\
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and incorporate feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in community relations, nonprofit work, or brand storytelling.
• Passion for using creativity to support causes and community impact.

Use of AI in Our Work
At Northeast Grocery, we encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. Corporate team members may be expected to leverage AI-enabled tools to support tasks such as analysis, content development, problem-solving, and process improvement. All AI use must align with company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS