LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Graphic Designer / Brand Creative
Department: Media, Marketing & Brand Development
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Graphic Designer / Brand Creative Intern helps define the visual identity of community initiatives and partner campaigns.
This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by designing marketing materials that tell authentic stories of giving,
growth, and community connection. Interns will gain practical experience in visual communication, working with real clients and
projects to produce digital, print, and on-screen designs used across websites, social media, and public events.

Key Responsibilities

• Create digital graphics, advertisements, and campaign visuals for community promotions.
• Develop cohesive branding for fundraising programs, events, and sponsor partnerships.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure consistent use of fonts, colors, and brand voice.
• Prepare artwork for both digital publishing and physical print media.
• Support signage and content integration for CMP-TV and Community Marketplace displays.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Hands-on experience with professional design software and creative workflow.
• Understanding of branding, typography, and layout fundamentals.
• Ability to balance creativity with brand consistency and messaging.
• Collaboration with real clients and marketing professionals.
• A growing design portfolio that showcases community-focused creativity.

Level Up for Local | Community Media Internship Program
Empowering Youth and Families to Level Up, Give Back, and Support Local Fundraising

Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn
income through the Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program. This innovative initiative connects learning
with earning by rewarding participants who help small businesses, charities, and community organizations grow through
digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing,
and partnership development. Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business
representation — and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities for franchise ownership and chapter
development within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the
workforce and driving over half of private-sector GDP. Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these
business owners plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills
with local entrepreneurship to help business owners transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive.
At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends
on high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity,
technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while
learning, creating a clear pathway toward career growth, business ownership, and local leadership.