Georgia State Games

(Georgia’s Grass Roots Olympics)

Graphic Design Internship

Organizational Description

The Georgia State Games is one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports Festivals in the country. We rely HEAVILY on top quality interns to operate many of our sporting Events Projects and Programs.

Student Requirements:

  • We are seeking top level, organized, team oriented, talented, aggressive, outgoing and innovative interns to assist in the preparation and implementation for this year's events. Housing is also available.
  • This internship is NOT for the student looking to get by, be a social butterfly or to party for the semester.
  • All applicants must have strong graphic design skills and experiences in various computer software programs.

Potential Benefits of a Georgia Games Internship:

This is a tremendous experience! We have tons of interns from across the country last year. The interns get a GREAT, HANDS-ON experience. No fetching coffee. Real life planning AND implementation of public relations activities and programs is what they will experience.

  • Earn academic credit.
  • Great Portfolio opportunity with at least 50 projects.
  • Real life on-the-job experience with BIG time responsibilities that other internships do not provide.
  • Internships include semester-long positions.

Internship History:

  • Internship program has been offered for over 25 years
  • Students have come from the following US States: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV and from the countries of Canada, England, Germany and Hungary just to intern with the Georgia Games.
  • Internships are first offered to students completing the internship for academic credit.
  • Interns have turned down the United State Olympic Committee, Professional and College programs to intern with the Georgia Games.

Requirements / Placement:

  • Should have an extensive knowledge of graphic design software.
  • Priority will be given to those students completing the internship for academic credit and/or for a graduation requirement.
  • Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in college.
  • Should have a basic knowledge of many of our sports.
  • Helpful, but not required, to have some experience in t-shirt printing or knowledge.
  • Work well with others as pat of a team
  • Solid work ethic, able to meet tight deadlines

To Apply:

Go to under internships and complete an:

1) Application

2) Sports questionnaire

3) Resume

4) Cover letter.

5) Sample graphic design work

Submit ASAP via email to: .

General Description

The Graphic Design Interns are responsible for designing a multitude of projects and assisting 20 other staff members with all of their projects.

Activities/Tasks

  • Design artwork for 40+ different sporting events to be included on merchandise, posters, fliers, etc.
  • Design annual report to be submitted to State Legislator
  • Design various award certificates for sportsmanship awards, scholastic sports Olympiad, etc.
  • Design and produce the promotional booklet, schedule card, and Official Programs as needed
  • Design and Co-Produce a newsletter that reaches volunteers, sponsors and sport organizations. List includes over 40,000+ circulation.
  • Oversee all outgoing publications and promotional materials.
  • Coordinate with Event Operations, PR and website staff to ensure compliance with all needed activities.
  • Assist with on-site event management at designated events
  • Complete all other duties as assigned.

P.O. Box 2043 / Kennesaw, GA 30156 / (770) 528-3580 / Fax (770) 528-3590 /