Sign Shop Graphics Undergraduate Intern
County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign
- Work
- On-site in Santa Rosa · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Illustrator32%Photoshop31%InDesign23%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 seeks an energetic and motivated Sign Shop Graphics Intern. This is a paid, hands-on opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain directly relevant professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, pre-production, fabrication, and installation of park signage, interpretive displays, banners, and other visual materials.
- Work in a production and manufacturing studio, gaining exposure to professional creative workflows.
- Gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment and tools including:
- Large-format printers
- Vinyl cutters
- Plotters
- Laminators
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current enrollment in a full-time or part-time academic or vocational curriculum at 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 is preferred, particularly:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator (vector-based graphics)
- Adobe InDesign
- Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
Qualifications
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
- 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
- A background investigation is required prior to employment.
Interns are not in the 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.
The internship will be based at the Sonoma County Probation Camp property next to the Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm complex outside of Forestville.