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at Sistema.bio

🏢 About Sistema.bio

Sistema.bio is a social enterprise that turns waste into renewable energy and fertilizer, reducing global GHG emissions while boosting rural economies. Working here means contributing to tangible environmental impact and sustainable development in farming communities worldwide.

About This Role

This internship offers hands-on experience in graphic design for a mission-driven company, where you'll create visual content that communicates technical knowledge to diverse audiences. You'll collaborate on campaigns, edit videos, and design multimedia materials that directly support the company's goal of empowering rural producers.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a team brainstorming session for a new campaign, followed by designing an infographic explaining biogas benefits. In the afternoon, you could edit a farmer testimonial into a short reel for Instagram, then receive feedback from the communications lead to refine your work before final delivery.

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🎯 Who Sistema.bio Is Looking For

  • A design student with intermediate-advanced skills in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Canva, plus familiarity with Affinity and WordPress.
  • Proficient in video editing for social media (reels, shorts) and able to create engaging content from raw testimonials.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (functional/professional level) to communicate effectively with global teams and translate content.
  • Passionate about sustainability and able to translate complex technical concepts into accessible infographics and illustrations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Sistema.bio

1

Tailor your portfolio to include examples of infographics, iconography, or illustrations that simplify technical information, as this is a key requirement.

2

Highlight any experience with video editing for social media, especially reels or shorts, and link to specific examples in your application.

3

Mention your bilingual skills explicitly and provide an example of working in both languages, such as a project with English and Spanish content.

4

Research Sistema.bio's projects and mention a specific campaign or initiative you admire in your cover letter to show genuine interest.

5

Ensure your resume and portfolio are well-organized and accessible online, as this is a remote role where self-presentation matters.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to translate technical knowledge into accessible visual materials, as this is central to the role.', 'Showcase your video editing skills for social media, especially creating reels from real testimonials.', 'Demonstrate your bilingual communication skills and willingness to work in a multicultural, remote team.', "Express passion for sustainability and how your design skills can contribute to Sistema.bio's mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Sistema.bio's website and blog to understand their technology (biogas digesters) and the communities they serve.
  • → Look at their social media channels (Instagram, YouTube) to see the type of video content they currently produce.
  • → Read about their impact metrics (GHG reduction, number of farmers reached) to demonstrate knowledge in interviews.
  • → Check recent news or press releases about Sistema.bio to understand their growth and partnerships.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach designing an infographic to explain the biogas process to a rural farmer?
2 Describe a time you had to simplify complex information into a visual format. What was your process?
3 How do you stay updated with social media video trends, and can you share an example of a reel you edited?
4 How would you handle feedback from a non-designer (e.g., an engineer or agronomist) on your designs?
5 What do you know about Sistema.bio's impact, and why do you want to contribute to this mission?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio without any examples of infographics, iconography, or video reels relevant to the role.
  • Ignoring the language requirement: failing to demonstrate your English proficiency in the application or interview.
  • Not tailoring your application to the company's mission; avoid generic statements about design without connecting to sustainability.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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