Options For All is seeking a design-focused Marketing Intern to support our Marketing &Communications team during the summer. This internship is designed for a creative individual whowants exposure to all areas of marketing while primarily focusing on visual design layout intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and MarketingCoordinator on real mission-driven projects used across social media web email and events. Thisrole offers hands-on experience mentorship and portfolio-ready work in a fast-paced collaborativeenvironment.
The intern will learn how visual design supports broader marketing strategy working within brand systems and real-worlddeadline collaboration across marketing programs and leadership teams. Additionally the intern will gain knowledge on digital marketing fundamentals (social web email campaigns) and non-profit and mission-driven storytelling.
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.
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.
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:
Hands-on design experience creating real marketing assets used across social media web email events and programs.
Practical experience applying brand guidelines and visual systems in a real-world mission-driven organization.
Portfolio-ready design work including flyers social graphics templates and refreshed marketing materials.
Experience collaborating with marketing programs and leadership teams to meet real deadlines and priorities.
Mentorship from marketing professionals and regular feedback to strengthen both design and marketing skills.
As a Marketing & Design Internat Options For All you will:
Design & Creative
Design and refresh flyers one-pagers and promotional materials for programs and events
Create social media graphics and simple visual assets using Canva
Adapt and resize designs for multiple platforms and formats
Apply andmaintainbrand consistency across all materials
Prepare files for digital and print use
Refresh existing marketing assets using updated brand guidelines
Marketing & Communications
Support social media content planning and scheduling
Assistwith drafting captions and campaign visuals
Support website updates including graphics and basic content placement
Assistwith email marketing visuals and formatting
Help promote events programs and campaigns
Support basic analytics tracking and performance recaps
Flagship Internship Project
Auditing existing flyers across departments and programs
Identifyingoutdated designs messaging and branding inconsistencies
Refreshing flyers using current brand guidelines and approved templates
Standardizing layouts typography and visual hierarchy
Organizing final approved assets in shared folders with clear naming conventions
Creating reusable flyer templates to support future marketing needs
Qualifications:
Current student or recent graduate Graphic Design Marketing Communications or a related field.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Experience:
Familiarity with social media platforms anddesignformat.
Adobe Creative Suite basic video or motion design Squarespace Mailchimp or HTML/CSS (bonus but notrequired).
Skills
Strong Canva skillsrequired
Interest in both design and marketing
Familiarity with social media platforms and design formats
Organized detail-oriented and open to feedback
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
Required Experience:
Intern