Federal Work Study Student - Web Designer

City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington Campus, is seeking a Federal Work Study student to join the Digital Multimedia Design team as a Web Designer. This on-site, part‑time role focuses on crafting promotional materials and web assets while supporting the DMD area coordinator, with an expected commitment of about 15 hours per week. It offers hands‑on design experience within a campus setting that blends learning with practical project work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DMD area coordinator.
• Design and development of DMD area promotional materials including images, animated graphics, videos and web assets.
• Work approximately 15 hours per week.

Requirements

• HWC DMD student in advanced standing (Have completed or partially completed advanced DMD sequence DMD268/DMD130/DMD131, DMD231, DMD233).
• Advanced students will need to present a resume and a web-based portfolio along with the CCC Application.
• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and data entry.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Applicants must be in good standing — no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• All positions are employment at-will.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word