Graphic Design Internship
The Social Institute is looking for a talented Graphic Design Intern for Spring 2026!
ABOUT THE SOCIAL INSTITUTE
The Social Institute partners with schools nationwide to empower students, parents, and educators to navigate social-emotional health, social media, and technology positively through comprehensive, gamified lessons that meet students on their level. By reinforcing character strengths like empathy, integrity, and teamwork and by showcasing their role models (from student leaders to U.S. Olympians), we help students be their best selves to "win at social" — social interactions and social media. We bridge the needs of students and parents. We have partnered with Ravenscroft School, Gaston Day School, The Bryn Mawr School, Gilman School, Woodward Academy, U.S. Olympic athletes, Duke Men’s Basketball, ESPN, and other forward-thinking institutions around the nation.
ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS
Looking to gain experience with an ed-tech startup that makes a positive impact on students nationwide? Have an entrepreneurial drive? Interested in the intersection of psychology, social media, education, and gamification? Consider applying for one of the opportunities below to help empower students across the nation. Join The Social Institute team for an internship during Spring 2026.
Why Team Up With Us:
● Each day you show up, you help students nationwide make positive choices on social media and ensure their socio-emotional health.
● Take on projects that have a direct impact on the organization’s goals and progress.
● Complete meaningful tasks that strengthen your soft skills and hard skills.
● Apply your experience to a relevant academic course to earn credit(s).
● Participate in educational professional development sessions to grow professional skills.
● Gain valuable insight into and consideration for a full-time opportunity with the company.
● List the position and The Social Institute on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Internship Details:
● Paid internship (starting at $16/hr)
● Flexibility on start/end dates and hours per week
● Ability to work completely remotely
Specialization Area:
● Graphic Design
What you’ll be doing…
- Assist with creating and updating workshop, course, and content slides using pre-existing design templates
- Support the development of content worksheets, the content calendar, and graphical course handouts for print
- Create promotional graphics from existing website designs to highlight key features for product popovers and marketing emails
- Support UX/UI website design by assisting with delegated tasks such as file cleanup, documentation, design library maintenance, and small design updates during feedback rounds
- Adhere to TSI brand standards by using TSI design library for all material
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and graphic design experience
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc.
- A pulse on current trends (video styles, trending audio, etc.)
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Skills that would also be a plus: Figma, Adobe InDesign, Keynote, After Effects
From a Former Intern:
“My experience interning with The Social Institute was by far the highlight of my summer. Each day, I was inspired by the leadership, camaraderie, and grit that this team consistently exhibits. It was incredible to participate in the contagious energy of a first-class start-up while having the chance to make a real impact on the company and on students across the nation. A takeaway that I gained from this experience that deeply resonated with me is that there is no time to wasted to get started. The team encouraged me to be resourceful, ask questions, and not be afraid to make mistakes. The Social Institute family created an environment where I could grow both personally and professionally, and for that, I could not be more grateful.” - Student at UNC-Chapel Hill
Please send a completed application (https://bit.ly/InternshipApplicationTSI), Resume, and a brief Cover Letter explaining what makes you a good fit for The Social Institute team to careers@thesocialinst.com with the subject line “Internship Candidate – The Social Institute”.