Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and private industry.
PSC provides university, government, and industrial researchers nationwide with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications, and data storage available to scientists and engineers for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications, and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.
The Design and Marketing Intern will collaborate with PSC’s Outreach and Engagement Team, as well as other departments across the center to collaborate on the visual identity of multiple projects as well to develop and design internal and external communication materials.
Responsibilities may include:
- Create and implement a marketing plan and materials for PSC’s 40th Anniversary
- Develop and edit presentations and handouts
- Create and edit social media postings and content
- Collaborate on the planning of internal and external events
- Facilitate the use of the PSC Style Guide
- Analyze which communications (emails, social media posting, etc.) are best received by our community
- Support general communications tasks, such as graphic design, branding, and writing as needed
Our internships offer the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing
- Network with leaders in academia and industry to form valuable relationships
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and at prominent conferences
Successful candidates will have the following:
- Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree.Examples of relevant majors are: Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or any other relevant major
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Interest in learning design
- Preferred experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, but highly motivated students eager to learn are encouraged to apply.
This internship is open to anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. This is a fully in-person position and all work must be conducted while in the United States. Our offices are located at 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Please send your resume to emilyv@psc.edu or apply on Handshake.