Digital Media and Design Intern

A Million Thanks is seeking a creative and motivated Digital Media & Design Intern to support national outreach campaigns, digital communications, branding initiatives, website content, and social media engagement efforts benefiting deployed service members, veterans, and military families.

This internship provides hands-on experience in graphic design, social media management, WordPress website updates, digital storytelling, branding, and nonprofit marketing. The intern will assist with creating digital assets, supporting online outreach campaigns, maintaining website content, and helping communicate the impact of handwritten letters and connection-driven support programs.

Interns will work directly with organizational leadership, volunteers, and community partners while developing professional creative, communication, and digital media skills applicable to nonprofit, marketing, and communications environments.

This internship is ideal for students interested in gaining real-world experience in graphic design, digital marketing, social media management, branding, website management, and nonprofit communications.

• Responsibilities

Assist with graphic design projects for social media, outreach campaigns, events, and promotional materials

Help create flyers, graphics, digital assets, and branded content

Support social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement

Assist with WordPress website updates and content management

Help maintain branding consistency across digital platforms and materials

Support digital outreach campaigns and awareness initiatives

Assist with photography, video, and storytelling projects

Help create content highlighting volunteer impact and community involvement

Support campaign promotion for schools, businesses, and community groups

Assist with organizing and maintaining digital marketing materials and media assets

Research creative trends, outreach opportunities, and engagement strategies

Participate in organizational meetings, volunteer activities, and outreach initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in graphic design, digital media, marketing, communications, public relations, web design, or related fields
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design tools preferred
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation
• Basic familiarity with WordPress preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in military, veteran, or nonprofit initiatives preferred

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in graphic design and digital media development
• Develop professional communication and content creation skills
• Learn social media strategy and digital campaign development
• Gain experience with WordPress website management and content updates
• Participate in nonprofit branding and public awareness initiatives
• Assist with storytelling and mission-driven communications
• Build portfolio-quality design and marketing projects
• Gain exposure to nonprofit outreach and national campaign operations supporting service members and veterans
• Develop networking and professional workplace skills through collaboration with organizational leadership and community partners

Environment

This internship may include a combination of remote work, content development, community outreach, event participation, and collaboration with volunteers, community partners, and organizational leadership. Opportunities for both in-person collaboration and project-based work may be available depending on scheduling and organizational needs.