Community Partnerships & Events Intern

Athena • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Athena Mental Health is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities. Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff. The Community Partnerships & Events Intern will support our team in strengthening relationships with our network of community partners and coordinating events that promote our clinic’s services and values. This role is ideal for a motivated, people-oriented individual interested in community health, event planning, and grassroots marketing. The intern will also assist with basic marketing tasks to help broaden our community impact.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Interest in community engagement and/or mental health
• Must be available to work occasional evenings or weekends for events

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, or social media platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and building relationships with community-based organizations, schools, and referral partners
• Support outreach efforts, including scheduling and preparing for partnership meetings, presentations, and tabling events
• Help coordinate and execute community events, including mental health fairs, open houses, and wellness workshops
• Contribute to planning logistics such as securing venues, ordering materials, managing event sign-ups, and coordinating volunteers
• Draft outreach communications such as flyers, email updates, and social media posts in collaboration with the marketing team
• Track outreach and event metrics for internal reporting
• Attend community events as a representative of the clinic when needed
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees