Working Title: Graphics Intern - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100343 - Talent Development

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13 

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Talent Development department seeks a current JMU student to provide editing and graphic design support as the Talent Development Graphics Intern. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and must have completed graphic design coursework. The Talent Development Graphics Intern will support employee success, anticipate needs, and exceed expectations by creating engaging graphics for digital, print, and social media use in support of workshop/learning opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and talents of our staff and faculty.

ONLY JMU STUDENTS MAY APPLY. This is a part-time position working 8 -20 hours per week with no benefits; hours are flexible as long as they occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Talent Development Graphics Intern position duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the communication of professional development opportunities, developing marketing materials, editing workshop content, and assisting with document distribution.

The intern may also be responsible for assisting and welcoming customers, setting up and breaking down training rooms, answering telephones, and other general office duties. The intern will interact with a supportive and creative team, become aware of a wide variety of professional development activities, and learn about training program development and delivery.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be a current JMU student taking at least 6 credit hours. The Talent Development Graphics Intern position is a great opportunity for a current JMU student to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in a professional setting.

The ideal candidate will have completed graphic design course(s) and possess creativity to design marketing materials. A desire to learn about the Talent Development field aswell as experience with Adobe Creative Suite (ID/AI/PS), Canva, and Microsoft PowerPoint as graphic design tools is required. Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and excellent organizational skills are required. Experience with Articulate 360 and social media marketing would be a plus.

Additional Posting Information:

Training for this position will begin in November/December 2026.

The minimum wage will increase to $13.75 on January 1, 2027.

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.