Marketing/Design Intern

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast offers an internship program with hands-on opportunities to be part of our mission. Our interns are mentored by industry experts responsible for developing and telling the story of our progress, mission, and vision to stakeholders, from government agencies to scientists to private passengers. This is a 12-week internship at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s area of expertise. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the following disciplines:

• Marketing
• Event Management
• Digital Design/UX/UI
• Graphic Design/Brand Design
• Communications/PR
• Social Media
• Public Affairs
• Editorial (Writer)
• Internal Communications
• Merchandising
• Media Production
• Industrial Design

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in humanities, communications, public relations, journalism, creative design, industrial design, or marketing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work full-time onsite
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and problem-solve
• Prior knowledge of relevant tools based on their skillset (ex: a Graphic Designer would have knowledge of Adobe, Figma etc. programs)
• A positive and curious attitude with team spirit

Pay Rate:

• $33/hr (Bachelor’s Degree)
• $38/hr (Master’s Degree)

Salary Range: California

$33—$38 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.