Remote Summer Internship - Graphic Designer - Kids' Ministry

Overview: The Lifeway Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a valuable learning experience that fosters growth both professionally, personally, and spiritually. Our internships go far beyond "busy work"—you’ll engage in meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and be empowered to make an impact. Interns at Lifeway receive professional development, have opportunities for exposure to senior leaders, and benefit from mentoring relationships with experts in their chosen field. Job Overview This internship provides the opportunity to hone graphic design and illustration skills and create meaningful work contributing to Lifeway’s mission of serving and equipping churches to disciple kids. You will join the team in brainstorming and developing visual content for kids of all ages in and out of the church, creating guides and tools for church leaders, preparing projects for print and for digital use. Portfolio Submission Required Internship Program Details & Requirements

• Compensation: Lifeway’s summer internship program offers a competitive hourly pay rate, and all necessary equipment is provided.
• Work Schedule: Interns work an average of 32 hours per week, with core workdays from Tuesday to Thursday. The expectation is that the internship is the primary focus during working hours.
• Program Duration: June 1 - August 14, 2026 (11 weeks). Interns must commit to participating in the entire program.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least two years of study by the internship start date. Recent graduates (December 2025 or May 2026) are also eligible.
• Development Opportunities: Weekly professional development sessions are provided, including specialized training, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Remote Structure: This is a remote position in the U.S., with required in-person attendance for orientation (June 1 - 4, 2026) and end-of-summer presentations (August 11-14, 2026) in Nashville. Travel costs for these events are covered by Lifeway.
• Application Deadline: Applications are due by December 31, with interviews beginning as soon as possible. Selections are finalized by April 1.

Explore our culture further at team.lifeway.com/culture-code. This is a remote position based in the contiguous 48 United States with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. DFiFhYfR5n4#LI-Remote DFiFhYfR5n4#LI-Remote Responsibilities:

• Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Assist with brainstorms, pitches, production and assessment of multiple projects
• Communicate with editors to ensure visuals play nicely with written and scripted content
• Check pre-flight details and extra needs before product is sent to vendors/printers.
• Provide creative support to the team through additional tasks such as research and extension of designs for additional uses, etc
• Assist with creating visual content for use within our product lines
• Overnight travel for Orientation, and Final Presentation weeks

Qualifications: Education Pursuing degree in Graphic Design, Visual Art, Communications, or related field Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environments
• This internship will require travel as part of the internship program for orientation and presentation weeks, as noted above.

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft OS.
• Knowledge of current design and media trends.
• Strong graphic design portfolio showing knowledge of typography, layout and color
• Illustration experience

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