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I initially applied to the open position at InReach with a cover letter stating my interest in the organization and their mission as well as how my own skill set could contribute to their cause. I also applied with a resume and my portfolio. After I applied I heard back from my (now) supervisor who asked to interview me. It was a one-on-one interview where I was asked questions about my experience and perspective on design, and how I would align that with InReach as an organization. The interview felt fairly friendly and informal and we were able to establish a casual, open dialogue about the impact of design in social advocacy work. Two days after the interview I was offered a position as a Graphic Design and Communications Program Intern which I happily accepted.
The onboarding process for InReach was in depth and very educational. It included signing-up for the organization’s various communication channels, design software, and hour’s tracker. It also included a six hour video module about the organization itself and went into depth about the different groups the organization serves, as well as domestic and foreign policy regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
After on-boarding I met with the rest of the intern team and our supervisor and we discussed personal and collective goals for the semester and focused on creating a project brief we will be working off of during our internship.
