We Are Hiring – Paid, Part-Time Summer Fellow in Communications & Graphic Design

For over 45 years, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire (DRC-NH) has been at the forefront of defending and advancing the rights of people with disabilities. As the state’s protection and advocacy (“P&A”) agency, we work to ensure individuals with disabilities can live full, independent lives in their communities. Our legal advocacy has helped improve mental health services, make public spaces more accessible, and expand access to inclusive education.

The New England Council Fellows Program was launched in 2025 to commemorate the Council’s 100th anniversary. Under this initiative, the Council provides funding to non-profit organizations in the region and provides each with funding to support the hiring of a summer fellow to support the organization’s charitable mission. The goals of the program are twofold: to support worthy organizations with missions to provide important services in the region, and to help provide young adults with valuable work experience to prepare them for future career success.

We are seeking a Communications & Graphic Design Fellow for summer 2026. The Fellow will join our communications team to help create accessible, user-friendly materials while building a portfolio of mission-driven, public-interest design work.

Who We Are Looking For (Qualifications):

• Undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate, with coursework or experience in communications, graphic design, digital media, or related fields.
• Interest in disability rights, public interest, and nonprofit communications.
• Experience with Canva and WordPress.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, accessible content and design

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Design layouts and templates for reports, publications, and toolkits using Canva.
• Update content on drcnh.org, including the Disability Facility Hub.
• Make materials accessible and easy to read.
• Collaborate with staff to turn complex information into clear, user-friendly designs.

New England Council Fellowship Perks

• ‘Meet and greet’ with other New England Council Fellows.
• Opportunities to attend ‘lunch and learns’ throughout the summer.
• Invitation to Boston-based luncheon with Council Leadership and Fellowship Advisory Committee.
• Access to other New England Council events in NH.
• Opportunity to submit a brief reflection essay at the end of fellowship.

Schedule & Pay:

• 8 weeks, 20-25 hours/week
• Hybrid work environment
• $5000 stipend ($500 payable at the start of the internship and $4500 payable at its successful completion). This stipend will cover all costs incurred for participation in this internship including travel and parking.

To apply, please submit the following to hr@drcnh.org:

• Email expressing your interest in the Fellowship and any accommodations you may need for the interview
• Resume
• 2-3 graphic design, writing, or digital media samples that showcase your skills.
  • Examples include but are not limited to flyers, infographics, social media graphics, blog posts, articles, website designs, slide decks, or short videos.
  • Include a brief description of each sample telling us what you did and what the goal of the project was.

We are currently considering applications and conducting interviews. This fellowship will remain open until the right candidate is found.

DRC-NH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects all individuals and communities we work for and alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. DRC-NH encourages applications from people with disabilities, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, people of diverse national origin, the LGBTQ community, and other people belonging to communities that have historically experienced injustice.