The Greenhouse maintains a historical archive of zines that reflect its legacy of community engagement, sustainability initiatives, and student-led projects. However, many of these publications are now outdated and inaccessible to current students and community members. The Illustration Intern will take on the important task of revitalizing this archive by carefully editing and updating older issues for accuracy, working alongside staff with subject-matter expertise to ensure credibility and relevance. They will also contribute original illustrations and creative layouts, ensuring that the renewed zines are visually compelling and grounded in authentic student expression (without reliance on AI or uncredited digital sources).
This internship directly contributes to the preservation and accessibility of the Greenhouse’s history while cultivating transferable skills in publishing, research, collaboration, and visual communication. By engaging with archival materials and producing updated resources, the intern will support the Greenhouse in making its knowledge and stories more available to students, researchers, and the wider university community. At the same time, the student gains hands-on experience that complements their academic studies, offering an applied learning opportunity that bridges creativity, sustainability, and knowledge sharing.
If time allows the intern will also be encouraged to create a small passion-project zine, fostering their own initiative and curiosity.
Tasks
● Review and catalog the existing archive of Greenhouse zines.
● Work with Greenhouse staff and subject-matter experts to fact-check and update content for accuracy.
● Edit text for clarity, relevance, and inclusivity.
● Create original illustrations and artwork to accompany updated zines.
● Design creative layouts that are visually appealing and student-friendly.
● Collaborate with staff to prioritize which zines should be updated first.
● Optionally, design and produce a new, self-directed “passion-project” zine that reflects current sustainability or community themes.
Final Outcomes
● Updated and redesigned zine issues (digitally accessible and/or print-ready).
● New original illustrations and layouts integrated into the zines.
● A passion-project zine created independently by the intern, showcasing leadership and creativity.
Internship Duration : 110hrs
Deadline : Ongoing until position filled
Compensation : Credits toward LOYC 420/421 (The Concordia Greenhouse Project is currently looking into obtaining Honoraria for internships. At the time of posting this listing compensation is for credit only, but hired students may be eligible for honoraria)
To apply send a Letter of Interest, Resume, and digital portfolio
Applications and inquiries can be directed to info@concordiagreenhouse.com
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