BrightLife Kids Health Educator Internship (Orange County, CA)

Brightline•Orange, CA

14d•$20 - $20

About The Position

This internship will support Brightline’s Brightlife Kids program developed in partnership with California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). Brightlife Kids aims to reimagine behavioral health care for California’s children and families by promoting social and emotional well-being, preventing behavioral health challenges, and providing equitable, personalized, timely, and accessible services for families with children 12 and under. We are looking for passionate, driven interns to join the Brightline team and promote this critical public health program. You will partner directly with our Community Engagement Leads (CELs) to push the BrightLife Kids mission forward: boosting the social and emotional well-being of local children and families. This is your chance for hands-on experience in behavioral health, making a real community impact. Duration: April-October Hours: An average of 8 hours per week Paid Hourly: $20 per hour + mileage reimbursement Academic Credit: We may be able to work with universities to provide class credit for student internships depending on their requirements.

Requirements

Able to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week to attend community events within a 1-hour driving radius from where you live.
You enjoy outreach, are excellent with people, and can confidently speak to groups about our mission. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.
You're energized, proactive, and always ready to jump in with a smile.
You view feedback as an immediate opportunity to improve, and you are naturally flexible and proactive in adopting new strategies
Strong organizational skills and administrative diligence. You are meticulous with documentation, lead logging, and hour tracking, and are proficient with computer systems and software, primarily google calendar/email and Slack.
You're motivated, reliable, and comfortable taking ownership of your tasks and handling outreach events independently.
Are experienced working with multicultural populations.
You are 18 years or older and have completed high school or equivalent
You have access to reliable transportation to commute to in-person events

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is a major plus, we often engage with primarily Spanish-speaking communities.
Familiarity with pediatric mental health, public health issues, or local community needs is a major plus.
Proficiency in languages beyond English and Spanish are also a plus.

Responsibilities

Connect with parents and spread the word about BrightLife Kids’ impact and the importance of prioritizing behavioral health.
Lead the conversations that make child behavioral health easy to understand and learn how to turn a conversation into action.
Meticulous with documentation, lead logging, and hour tracking