Internship, BHS- Outreach and Education

LSSI • Des Plaines, IL

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About The Position

This internship focuses on grassroots community engagement to educate the public about LSSI and behavioral health services. The intern will work with various teams to develop marketing materials and content, support program outreach efforts, and attend community events. The role offers significant learning opportunities in public speaking, community engagement, advocacy, and understanding how to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in human services or marketing fields required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Can be organized and is a good planner.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Use of a car is required due to traveling between office and events.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.
• Interest in working in community outreach, and/or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Engage the community in learning more about LSSI and behavioral health at a grassroots level.
• Outreach to schools, churches, food pantries, and other community organizations.
• Work with Communications, Behavioral Health staff, and Program Leadership in developing marketing materials, curriculum, and content.
• Provide marketing support to programs to effectively build census and promote program services.
• Consistently execute Community Outreach Plans.
• Attend networking/community events to promote LSSI.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern