Marketing & Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Why join our team

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 who wants exposure to all areas of marketing while primarily focusing on visual design, layout, and creative production. The intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and Marketing Coordinator on real, mission-driven projects used across social media, web, email, and events. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and portfolio-ready work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The intern will learn how visual design supports broader marketing strategy, working within brand systems and real-world deadline, 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.

How you'll 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 you’ll 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 you'll gain

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

What you’ll be doing

As a Marketing & Design Intern at 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 and maintain brand 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
• Assist with drafting captions and campaign visuals
• Support website updates, including graphics and basic content placement
• Assist with 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
• Identifying outdated 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
  

What we’re looking for

• Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check.
• Education:
• Current student or recent graduate Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA .
• Experience:
• Familiarity with social media platforms and design format.
• Adobe Creative Suite, basic video or motion design, Squarespace, Mailchimp or HTML/CSS (bonus but not required).
• Skills
• Strong Canva skills required
• 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 cquinones@optionsforall.org