Graphic Design Intern

INTERN ANNOUNCEMENT EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BAKU No: BAKU-2019-I-01 Graphic Design Intern Date: 02/12/2019 OPEN TO: All Azerbaijan Citizen University Students POSITION: Graphic Design Intern OPENING DATE: February 12, 2019 CLOSING DATE: February 25, 2019 WORK HOURS: Part time; 20-30 hours/week LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: Up to six months IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is NOT an offer of Federal Employment; There will be NO benefits; There will be NO COMPENSATION. Note: All information and statement submitted for an internship vacancy are subject to verification. Any willful misstatement will result in elimination for internship consideration and if the individual is hired, subject to immediate termination irrespective of the length of internship. The U.S. Embassy in Baku is seeking individuals for a Graphic Design Intern position in the Management (Administrative) Section. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION This intern position will serve as a Graphic Design Intern in the Management Office (Head of Administration) of the U.S. Embassy. Graphic Design Intern will create visual concepts, using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate customers. Graphic Design Intern will develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as: posters, brochures, maps, magnets, corporate reports etc. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact ext. 3847. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. EDUCATION: Post-secondary study in graphic design, visual arts or related field is required. 2. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. 3. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Creative thinking; strong presentation, verbal, visual and written communication skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines are required. Graphic design software skills are also required. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: The following is required: 1. Azerbaijani citizen student in good academic standing at his/her current educational institution. 2. Must be a continuing student upon completion of the internship. 3. Must be at least 18 years of age. 4. All applicants must have medical insurance. 5. After selection, the student must receive security and medical clearance before receiving a formal offer of internship. TO APPLY The following is required: 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website; 2. Statement of Interest (in English); 3. Gratuitous Service Agreement (sample is available at U.S. Embassy Baku Internet page); 4. Written permission on internship from the educational institute (preferable in English), except for students at the following: ADA University, Khazar University, Baku Engineering University, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baku Slavic University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University. 5. Letter of recommendation (preferable in English); 6. Transcript of academic studies (preferable in English). 7. CV (Résumé) SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Only electronic copies: E-mail: BakuHRInternship@state.gov POINT OF CONTACT HR Office Telephone: 488-33-00 http://azerbaijan.usembassy.gov