Sign Shop Graphics Undergraduate Intern
County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Nice to have
- PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign
- Work
- On-site in Santa Rosa · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Illustrator35%Photoshop34%InDesign25%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department is seeking an energetic and motivated Sign Shop Graphics Intern. This is a paid, hands-on opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain meaningful, directly relevant professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, pre-production, fabrication, and installation of park signage, interpretive displays, banners, and other visual materials.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite for design tasks.
- Gain exposure to professional creative workflows.
- Operate industrial equipment and tools including large-format printers, vinyl cutters, plotters, and laminators.
- Receive training in graphic design, screen printing, and the operation of industry-standard printing and cutting equipment.
- Develop creative signage and wayfinding solutions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Moderate foundation in graphic design principles, including color theory, typography, composition, and scale.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) is preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
- Must be available to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for six to nine months, Monday through Friday.
- Must show proof of student status and course of study by providing:
- Course registration material
- Certificate of Postgraduate Program requirements
- Internship registration
- Transcript
Qualifications
- Education: Current enrollment in a full-time or part-time academic or vocational curriculum at an accredited college or university.
- Experience: None required.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Interns are not in classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. An Intern may not work in excess of 1560 hours in a twelve-month period from the date of hire.
A background investigation is required prior to employment.