Why join our team

Options For All is seeking a Film & Media Intern to support the planning production and delivery of mission-driven projects that amplify the voices of the communities we serve. This internship is ideal for a creative organized and adaptable individual eager to gain hands-on experience across all phases of film production in a collaborative studio environment.

The intern will work closely with the Director of Film & Media Studio Manager and Production Manager on internal and community partner projects from pre- to post-production gaining exposure to professional workflows project coordination studio operations and inclusive storytelling.

Through this experience the intern will build practical production and project management skills strengthen filming andeditingabilities and learn how media can support education advocacy and empowermentparticularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The internship emphasizes mentorship skill-building and portfolio-ready work in a fast-paced mission-driven setting.

This internship will be starting on June 1 2026 and ending on August 7 2026.

This role requires intern to work 100% onsite in our San Diego HQ. Housing assistance and stipends are not provided.

How youll make an impact

Our interns at Options For All are matched with projects that align with their skills and interests as well as the current needs of our organization. Each project is designed to have meaningful strategic or operational importance providing interns with a valuable opportunity to make a tangible impact while gaining real-world experience in a supportive environment.

Why youll love it here

We believe that building a Best Place to Work begins with valuing and celebrating the contributions of every team member. Join us and be part of a supportive growth-focused workplace where you can truly thrive.

• Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all communities.

• Team vibe: Work alongside people who love what they do and are here to support you every step of the way.

• Make a difference: Help clients live their best lives by achieving their goals gaining independence and being part of their communities.

• Your Benefits Start Day 1:

  • 100% company-paid Medical Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
  • Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents (Dental and Vision 100% Medical 50%).
  • Retirement savings plan with a 5%company match.
  • Generous Mileage reimbursement to support your travel needs.

What youll gain

• Hands-on design experience creating real marketing assets used across social media web email

• Opportunities to work alongside experienced film professionals in a collaborative studio environment

• Experience creating inclusive community-centered storytelling that amplifies diverse voices

• Skill development in project tracking production support and creative problem-solving

• Portfolio-ready work and mentorship from film and media leadership

What youll be doing

As a Film & Media StudioInternat Options For All you will:

• Assistin project planningactivities

• Track and document project progress (timelines deliverables actions issues owners)

• Follow-up with project action owners to ensuretimelyprogress andidentifyissues early on

• Create project templates to be used in communicating project updates agendas and meeting minutes

• Assistwith any research that may be needed

• Assistin project requirements gathering exercises

• Provide pre-production production and post-production support on internal film and media projects and projects with community partners

• Assistinstructors with teaching opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Creative & Production-specific tasks.

• Film and Media Educational support for our I/DD client

What were looking for

• Qualifications:

  • Must have andmaintaina valid Drivers License acceptable driving record and ability to travel within and throughout the region where services are provided.

  • Mustbe 21 years of age or older.

  • Mustcomplete and pass backgroundcheck.

  • Mustbe authorized towork in the U.S on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students onandF1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).

• Education:

  • Currently enrolled ora recentgraduate in Film & Media Cinematic ArtsTelevision DigitalMediaor relatedfield.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Experience:

  • ExperienceoperatingDSLRcameras

  • EditingexperiencewithAdobePremiereProandPhotoshop

  • Onsetfilmproductionexperience

• Skills

  • Mustbeself-motivated

  • Musthaveexcellentorganizationalskills

  • Musthaveexcellentwrittencommunication

  • Mustbearesults-focusedindividual

  • Mustbeflexibleandwillingtopivotbetweenprioritiesasneeded

  • Abilitytomultitaskdetail-oriented

  • ClienttrackingsoftwareSETWorks/TeamBridge

This position requires the employee to regularly stand walk sit talk and hear. They must be capable of writing using a computer keyboard telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 15lbs.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be working in community environments employment sites and office environments. The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment.

Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please submit your request to: Ciara Quinones at