Internships

Here at Cancer Support Scotland, we believe in offering opportunities and experience to people who would like to learn.  These are fixed term, non paid placements of three months full time.  Internships demand a large time commitment and make a substantial contribution to our work.  We do pay travel expenses.

Previous internships have been offered in Graphic Design, Fundraising  and Media. These are a chance to develop specific skills through structured learning, coaching and regular review. 

Latest internship vacancies at Cancer Support Scotland

Graphic Design Internship

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd May 2012

Interviews: W/C Tuesday 8th May 2012

*Please be aware that this is an unpaid internship* 

Cancer Support Scotland is looking for a graphic designer to help design and create materials to support a major Fundraising Appeal it is currently running. 

You will also get the opportunity to have hands on experience of creating and expanding our new Brand and will work alongside the fundraising team to help them deliver appropriate support materials. 

We will allow you to negotiate with suppliers and liaise with our stakeholders to ensure publications and materials are delivered on time. 

Main Responsibilities 

To work with the fundraising team to produce a range of supporting materials. These include the following items 
• Appeal brochures with inserts 
• Appeal leaflets and flyers 
• Service marketing materials, service hand book and posters 
• Newsletters – redesign and produce 
• Website copy design of supporting materials 
• Fundraising materials – collection boxes, banners, plastic banner role, balloons and other promotional items 
• Adverts of local and national press. 

To work within our current Brand guidelines to insure there is consistency of materials. 

To contact our stakeholders and negotiate price, ensuring the charity is getting value for money. 

To produce materials to budget and timescales as dictated. 

To work to a design brief, this may be given verbally or written. 

To widely consult within the organisation ensuring clients, supporters views are taken into account.

How we will help you? 

We will pay your travel costs with a valid receipt. 

On satisfactory completion of your internship we will supply you with a written reference. 

How to Apply 

Please send your CV to fundraising@cancersupportscotland.org or call 0141 211 0122 for more information.

An equal opportunity employer 

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We carry out continuous in-house training and development programmes as we believe they are essential to our success.

We promote a caring family environment and recognise the enormous effort and commitment from all members of our team.

How to apply 

Browse our current internship vacancies. If you see a role you are interested in, please telephone 0141 211 0122 to request more information and submit a covering letter outlining what you hope to gain from your internship with us and a CV. Make sure they reach us before the closing date. We only accept applications for current internship vacancies so please don’t send us your CV speculatively.

Completed applications should be  marked Internship Programme and sent to Cancer Support Scotland, Shelley Court, Gartnavel Complex, Glasgow G12 0YN or emailed to fundraising@cancersupportscotland.org