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Please state which internship(s) you are applying for in your cover letter and apply to each internship individually.\nThis is a paid internship, working 16 hours per week from Tuesday, January 19, 2027, through Friday, June 25, 2027. The current hourly rate is $19.61 per hour.\n Position Summary:\nAre you a graphic design student looking to build design experience in a non-profit media organization? 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