Marketing and Social Media Intern (Summer 2026)
Options For All, San Diego, CA, United States
Why join our team
Options For All (OFA) is seeking a Social Media and Storytelling Intern to help capture and share the real stories of our people and our impact.
This role will be responsible for gathering photo and video content in the field, conducting informal interviews with employees and adults with disabilities we support (with appropriate consent), and packaging that content into high‑quality social media posts.
A core focus of this internship is strengthening the professional presence of OFA’s Executive Leadership Team. You will help develop consistent, values‑aligned branding for individual leaders and for OFA, while ensuring our content is respectful, accurate, and aligned with OFA’s mission and voice.
This role will also support external‑facing storytelling by creating posts that highlight Leadership Team members and OFA’s engagement with employers, community partners, advocacy partners, and other organizations that help bring our mission to life.
Internship dates:
June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Location & Work Conditions:
100% onsite at our San Diego HQ. Housing assistance and stipends are not provided.
Responsibilities
Develop a steady pipeline of usable, high‑quality field content (photos, short videos, quotes) that reflect OFA’s mission and values.
Create consistent, professional, people‑centered social posts drafted for Leadership Team members to strengthen their presence and credibility.
Produce regular partner and employer spotlight content that elevates OFA’s relationships and shared impact with the community.
Organize and document content assets so they are easy to find, reuse, and publish.
Capture stories that are consent‑based, respectful, and represent the people we support with dignity.
Visit OFA programs and community locations to capture day‑in‑the‑life moments (staff support, community engagement, employment services, milestones, and everyday wins).
Conduct brief, informal interviews with employees and, when appropriate and authorized, adults with disabilities supported by OFA and/or members of their support network.
Draft social posts for Leadership Team members (LinkedIn‑first, with optional adaptation for other channels).
Assist in creating distinct, consistent “executive brand” themes (thought leadership topics, tone, visual style, recurring series).
Turn field stories into leadership content that highlights culture, mission, community partnerships, and outcomes.
Create posts highlighting Leadership Team members’ engagement with employers, community partners, and advocacy and service organizations.
Edit and package content into ready‑to‑post formats (captions, images, short clips, carousels).
Maintain a lightweight content library with organized folders, naming conventions, and consent documentation.
Track basic content performance (reach, engagement) and share learnings with the supervisor.
Coordinate with program leaders and partner‑facing staff to schedule visits and identify story opportunities.
Work with HR/Employee Experience and Operations partners to keep stories timely, appropriate, and aligned with internal priorities.
Participate in check‑ins with the supervisor and occasional working sessions with Leadership Team members.
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.
Current student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Film/Media, Public Relations, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent portfolio experience).
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Instagram Insights).
Comfort approaching people with warmth and professionalism to gather stories and quotes.
Strong photo/video capture skills using a smartphone (composition, lighting, clear audio).
Strong writing skills, able to create concise, compelling social captions.
Demonstrated editing skills (e.g., Canva or similar tools).
High judgment with confidentiality and professionalism, especially when capturing content in the field.
Benefits
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 travel needs.
Physical Demands & Reasonable Accommodations The position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear; write, use a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment; and lift up to 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the selection process, please submit your request to Ciara Quinones at cquinones@optionsforall.org.
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This role will be responsible for gathering photo and video content in the field, conducting informal interviews with employees and adults with disabilities we support (with appropriate consent), and packaging that content into high‑quality social media posts.
A core focus of this internship is strengthening the professional presence of OFA’s Executive Leadership Team. You will help develop consistent, values‑aligned branding for individual leaders and for OFA, while ensuring our content is respectful, accurate, and aligned with OFA’s mission and voice.
This role will also support external‑facing storytelling by creating posts that highlight Leadership Team members and OFA’s engagement with employers, community partners, advocacy partners, and other organizations that help bring our mission to life.
Internship dates:
June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Location & Work Conditions:
100% onsite at our San Diego HQ. Housing assistance and stipends are not provided.
Responsibilities
Develop a steady pipeline of usable, high‑quality field content (photos, short videos, quotes) that reflect OFA’s mission and values.
Create consistent, professional, people‑centered social posts drafted for Leadership Team members to strengthen their presence and credibility.
Produce regular partner and employer spotlight content that elevates OFA’s relationships and shared impact with the community.
Organize and document content assets so they are easy to find, reuse, and publish.
Capture stories that are consent‑based, respectful, and represent the people we support with dignity.
Visit OFA programs and community locations to capture day‑in‑the‑life moments (staff support, community engagement, employment services, milestones, and everyday wins).
Conduct brief, informal interviews with employees and, when appropriate and authorized, adults with disabilities supported by OFA and/or members of their support network.
Draft social posts for Leadership Team members (LinkedIn‑first, with optional adaptation for other channels).
Assist in creating distinct, consistent “executive brand” themes (thought leadership topics, tone, visual style, recurring series).
Turn field stories into leadership content that highlights culture, mission, community partnerships, and outcomes.
Create posts highlighting Leadership Team members’ engagement with employers, community partners, and advocacy and service organizations.
Edit and package content into ready‑to‑post formats (captions, images, short clips, carousels).
Maintain a lightweight content library with organized folders, naming conventions, and consent documentation.
Track basic content performance (reach, engagement) and share learnings with the supervisor.
Coordinate with program leaders and partner‑facing staff to schedule visits and identify story opportunities.
Work with HR/Employee Experience and Operations partners to keep stories timely, appropriate, and aligned with internal priorities.
Participate in check‑ins with the supervisor and occasional working sessions with Leadership Team members.
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.
Current student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Film/Media, Public Relations, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent portfolio experience).
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Instagram Insights).
Comfort approaching people with warmth and professionalism to gather stories and quotes.
Strong photo/video capture skills using a smartphone (composition, lighting, clear audio).
Strong writing skills, able to create concise, compelling social captions.
Demonstrated editing skills (e.g., Canva or similar tools).
High judgment with confidentiality and professionalism, especially when capturing content in the field.
Benefits
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 travel needs.
Physical Demands & Reasonable Accommodations The position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear; write, use a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment; and lift up to 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the selection process, please submit your request to Ciara Quinones at cquinones@optionsforall.org.
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