Media & Graphic Arts Specialist

Commonwealth Foundation seeks a Media & Graphic Arts Specialist to produce visually creative and attractive marketing and communications materials.  Artistic sensibility, technical skill, and a commitment to the mission and vision of the Commonwealth Foundation are essential.

The Media & Graphic Arts Specialist will be required to conceptualize, design, and produce quality, cutting-edge video for Web sites, social media, and events; graphics for electronic and print mediums, including Web site; print publications including design and layout for a quarterly magazine; and produce promotional materials for development, community and legislative outreach.  The position will also require photography, caption writing and video editing/production skills.  The ideal candidate will also be able to design and edit flash animation and build Web sites.

Compensation is commensurate with ability and experience.  Benefits include pre-tax health care options; Simple IRA contributions by employer; generous and flexible personal and vacation time; and employer-paid parking.

Our offices, located at the foot of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in downtown Harrisburg, provide employees with an excellent work environment in a modern building.

Employment start date is January 2012.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, your resume, and samples or links to your relevant work to Jay Ostrich, Director of Public Affairs via e-mail to jdo@CommonwealthFoundation.org, via fax to 717.671.1905, or via post to 225 State Street, Suite 302, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101.

Internships

The Commonwealth Foundation accepts applications for full-time and part-time interns in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in public policy; be articulate, well-organized, familiar with state politics and policy; understand basic research methods; be an excellent writer; and eager to advance the cause of personal and economic liberty. Public policy, political science, economics, history, and pre-law majors are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should embrace the core principles of a free society, share the values of the Foundation, and be capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating and fast paced work environment.

Send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Info(at)CommonwealthFoundation.org, fax to 717.671.1905 or mail to:

Commonwealth Foundation
Re: Internship
225 State Street, Suite 302
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101