Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Internship

Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Intern

Organization: TX Culinary
Location: 2101 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX
Internship Term: September 1 – December 19, 2026
Schedule: Approximately 8–10 hours per week (flexible around class schedules)
Compensation: $250 monthly stipend
Additional Benefit: One complimentary cooking class for the intern and one guest.

About Texas Culinary Institute

Texas Culinary Institute is a culinary education center dedicated to bringing people together through hands-on cooking experiences. We offer recreational cooking classes, youth programs, team-building events, and private culinary experiences. We are seeking a creative and motivated student who is eager to gain real-world experience in graphic design and digital marketing while contributing to a growing local business.

Position Summary

The Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Intern will work directly with the Marketing & Operations Manager to support the planning, design, and execution of marketing initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience creating professional marketing materials, managing digital content, and contributing to branding efforts that reach the El Paso community.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media, email campaigns, and print materials.
• Create promotional materials for cooking classes, camps, and special events.
• Assist with content planning and social media scheduling.
• Capture and edit photos and short-form videos during classes and events.
• Develop marketing assets that maintain a consistent brand identity.
• Assist with email marketing and digital communications.
• Support seasonal promotions and community outreach initiatives.
• Research marketing trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Operations Manager on creative projects and campaign execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current UTEP student pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Interest in branding, social media marketing, photography, and digital content creation.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Portfolio of class or personal work preferred.

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the Marketing & Operations Manager.
• Experience developing marketing campaigns for a growing small business.
• Portfolio-quality projects with real-world impact.
• Exposure to branding, digital marketing, event promotion, photography, and content creation.
• Flexible scheduling that accommodates academic commitments.
• Professional references and career development opportunities based on performance.

Texas Culinary Institute is committed to providing a supportive, hands-on learning environment where interns can develop practical skills, contribute meaningful work, and gain experience that prepares them for future careers in graphic design and digital marketing.