Volunteer Graphic Designer

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Volunteer Graphic Designer - Membership Program Redesign
Organization: National Center for Science Education (NCSE)
Location: Remote (virtual team across the U.S.)
Timeframe: Immediate start; project completed by June 30, 2025
Commitment: Flexible hours to meet project milestones. Point of contact is on eastern time and works part-time primarily Monday-Thursday.

About NCSE

The National Center for Science Education defends and promotes accurate, effective science education in public schools. We’re a small but mighty virtual team passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with evidence-based science.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a talented Volunteer Graphic Designer to help reimagine and refresh our membership program’s visual identity. Your designs will support NCSE’s mission by creating on‑brand materials that resonate with current and prospective members.

Key Responsibilities

• Notecards: Conceptualize and design thank-you and outreach notecards for mailing and digital use

• Membership Cards: Develop a cohesive membership card template (print‑ready and digital formats)

• Stickers: Create sticker artwork suitable for membership giveaway items.

• Branded Promotional Items: Provide mockups or print‑ready art for items such as t-shirts (secondary priority)

What We’re Looking For

• Design Expertise: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or equivalent tools

• Brand Sensitivity: Ability to translate NCSE’s mission-promoting and defending evidence‑based science-into engaging visuals

• Attention to Detail: Strong typographic, color‑theory, and layout skills

• Communication: Comfortable collaborating virtually, taking feedback, and iterating quickly

• Portfolio: Demonstrated experience in branding, print collateral, and promotional‑item design

Why Volunteer with NCSE?

• Impactful Work: Your designs will directly support science educators and students nationwide

• Flexible Collaboration: Contribute on your schedule alongside a passionate, remote team

• Creative Freedom: Shape the look and feel of our reimagined membership experience

How to Apply

If you’re excited to lend your design talents to defend science education, please send:

1. A brief note about your interest

2. A link or PDF of your design portfolio

Email to: carver@ncse.ngo

We deeply appreciate your time and creativity-thank you for considering this opportunity to support NCSE!