Current Internship Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for the Spring Semester (beginning January 2012) and the summer semester (May 2012) of next year. Mental Health America is always accepting applications from prospective interns throughout the year (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters). No relocation or housing costs will be provided. If you live away from Alexandria, VA, but want to intern or volunteer, you should take a look at the local Mental Health America affiliate - many of them have strong internship programs with great opportunities. Our positions are also unpaid.

All interns are to work at least 10-15 hours per week. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please reference the internship title in the subject line of the e-mail. All applicants should include a resume and a cover letter. The best cover letters tell us about you and why you want to work here.

If you're interested in interning at Mental Health America but you aren't interested in what you see below, send an e-mail to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net with a brief description of what you're looking for.

Web and Technology Intern

Mental Health America is recruiting a Web and Technology Intern for the office in Alexandria, VA. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in web design, new media, communications, and graphic design. Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates are all encouraged to apply. This position is available year round.

We take pride in considering our internships ‘hands-on' learning experiences. If you intern at our office, you'll get a wide range of experience and access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical applications for all the things you learned in school. As a Web and Technology Intern, you will be actively involved in designing and updating content as well as creating and implementing creative web strategies.

When you intern here, you'll learn how to...

Work with Content Management Systems (we use Farcry) to update information
Create widgets, buttons, and graphics for web design
Use a Contact Management System (we use SalesForce) including administrator experience in designing custom fields
Work with Online Marketing platforms (we use Convio) to create e-mails, e-cards, interactive web pages
Learn how design teams work with other departments and external vendors to create a cohesive online presence
Other duties as assigned

You should...

Have an interest in web design, communications, graphic design, or marketing
Have basic HTML and/or graphic design experience. Knowledge of CSS and ColdFusion is a great addition but not necessary
Produce high quality, error free work
Communicate efficiently and professionally

An interest in mental health is a benefit.

If you're interested in applying for this opportunity at Mental Health America, please e-mail a resume and a cover letter to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. We are Metro accessible by way of a shuttle. Please put "Web and Technology Intern" in the subject of the e-mail.

We would like for you to be available at least 10-15 hours a week. This position is an unpaid internship.

Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.

Development Intern

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Mental Health America seeks an energetic development intern to assist with special projects and day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will have an interest in non-profits and fundraising. The internship will entail building donor relations, assisting with gift entry, mailings, and conducting internet research as needed. Special projects include development of online fundraising activities and foundation and major gift research. Candidates must be MS Office proficient and have strong internet research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional phone presence, are desired. Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please put "Development Intern" in the subject line.

Affiliate Services Intern

Mental Health America is recruiting an Affiliate Services Intern for work in Alexandria, VA. This position is great for anyone who is interested in a career in non-profit management, business management, or constituency services. Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates are all encouraged to apply. This position is available year round.

When you intern here, you'll learn how to...

Handle calls for technical assistance from member organizations
Work with other departments to provide help for other organizations
Run successful meetings and webinars
Maintain a web portal for member organizations
Provide excellent services to constituents while furthering the mission
Use surveys and database software to track information

You should...

Have an interest in business or non-profit management or a passion for helping others
Have strong writing skills
Be familiar with basic Microsoft functions
Produce high quality, error free work
Communicate efficiently and professionally

An interest in mental health is a benefit.

If you're interested in applying for this opportunity at Mental Health America, please e-mail a resume and a cover letter to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. We are Metro accessible by way of a shuttle. Please put "Affiliate Services Intern" in the subject of the e-mail.

We would like for you to be available at least 10-15 hours a week. This position is an unpaid internship.

Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.

Public Education Intern

Mental Health America is recruiting a Public Education Intern for work in Alexandria, VA. This position is great for anyone who is interested in a career in health education, public health, or non-profits. This position is open to graduate students and recent graduates only. A stipend may be available based on hours worked.

Your responsibilities may include:

Cataloguing existing public education materials
Attending and taking notes for meetings
Conducting research
Updating web content for accuracy and streamlining it for ease of navigation
Communicating passionately and effectively about major mental and public health issues
Writing copy and designing layouts for brochures, fact sheets and/or flyers
Other duties as assigned

You should:

Have an interest in mental health, writing, or helping others. An interest in public health is critical
Have strong writing skills
Be familiar with basic Microsoft Office
Produce high quality, error free work
Communicate efficiently and professionally

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please put "Spring Public Education Internship" in the subject line.

Weekly schedule will be discussed; however, this internship requires a minimum of 14 hours a week. A stipend will be provided based on the number of hours worked.

Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.

Public Policy Intern

Mental Health America is recruiting a Public Policy Intern for work in Alexandria, VA. This position is great for anyone who is interested in a career in advocacy, policy, social work. This position is available to graduate students and recent graduates only. This internship requires a minimum of 14 hours a week. A stipend will be provided based on the number of hours worked.

Your responsibilities may include:

Cataloguing existing public policy materials
Attending and taking notes for meetings
Conducting research
Providing daily technical assistance to constituents with policy queries
Updating web content for accuracy
Communicating passionately and effectively about major mental health policy issues
Other duties as assigned

You should:

Have an interest in mental health or helping others
Have strong writing skills
Be familiar with basic Microsoft Office
Produce high quality, error free work
Communicate efficiently and professionally

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please put "Public Policy Internship" in the subject line.
Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.