Ad Hoc Design Intern, Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

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The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is hiring a Design Intern on a retainer basis to provide ad hoc support (up to 10 hours in a given week) designing policy briefs, reports, visualizations, and other outputs that help CEGA communicate its work and impact. The paid internship will run for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Application deadline: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please submit ASAP to ensure your application is reviewed.

About CEGA

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that decision-makers can use to improve policies, programs, and people’s lives. Our best-in-class academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, 80 scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—primarily from East and West Africa—and hundreds of graduate students from diverse academic disciplines who produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. Our business model involves curating policy-relevant research agendas in collaboration with development leaders, overseeing competitive grant-making to answer critical questions, investing in research capacity, and strategically connecting research and ideas to inform decision-making by governments, NGOs, and the private sector.

Position Detail

On an ad hoc basis, the intern will assist in the development and design of multimedia and print collateral related to CEGA research, events, and organizational development. They will support various visual content creation tasks, including developing graphics for digital and print media, editing images, contributing to brainstorming sessions, and ultimately producing polished reports and briefs that adhere to branding guidelines and communicate the impact of our work. Examples include CEGA’s annual board book, 2-pagers, policy memos, and other reports. Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager and Events Associate, the intern will have ample opportunity to work across the Center and with many CEGA staff. 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying design skills in a real-world professional setting; learn best practices, design workflows, and how to incorporate feedback from senior professionals; build a creative portfolio; and contribute to the day-to-day operations of a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Output Development: Use design software like Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and others to produce polished reports, briefs, graphics, and other outputs as assigned.
• Visual Asset Creation: Assist in the creation of graphics for social media, websites, marketing materials, and presentations, using CEGA brand, photo, and language guidelines. 
• Brainstorming: Participate in idea generation and contribute innovative perspectives to design projects. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with supervisor, the Director of Operations, and other CEGA staff to develop creative concepts and execute projects. 
• Brand Consistency: Help maintain brand guidelines and ensure all designs adhere to CEGA standards. 
• Project Support: Manage and organize design files, prepare presentations, and mockups. 

Hours and Compensation

Ad hoc work; up to 10 hours/week. CEGA compensates undergraduate student interns $23/hour and graduate student interns at $27/hour.

Location

Remote, with the option to work in our office in Berkeley, CA (Giannini Hall) if desired.

Duration

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year (with the possibility of extension pending performance and availability)

Start Date

October (negotiable)

Qualifications

• UC Berkeley student strongly preferred (work-study preferred but not required)
• Design Software Proficiency: High-level proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and more. 
• WordPress Proficiency: Hands-on experience with WordPress website management, including page layout editing, block editors/builders, media asset management, and web design best practices.
• Creativity and Detail: Possess strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to generate unique design concepts. Exceptional design and data visualization savvy.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills to articulate design needs and effectively describe updates and achievements. Ability to receive and implement feedback well.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to manage a time-sensitive workflow while maintaining accuracy with details. Strong ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Self-Motivation: A self-starter who is eager to learn and can work independently to complete assigned tasks. Flexible and able to adapt to changes in workflow.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MailChimp, Eventbrite, Tableau, Salesforce, and other digital applications
• Subject Matter Expertise: Exposure to development economics, social science research, and/or policy-making

How to Apply

Please submit your application via Submittable here. You’ll need to provide a resumé, brief statement of interest, and a design portfolio (no more than 3 pieces/examples). Applications that are incomplete or do not follow the stated instructions will not be considered.

Application deadline: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Hiring Process

1. Submit your application
2. Take-home technical assessment
3. 30-minute final round interview with hiring team