Spring Community Education Intern

EVERYMIND INC•Rockville, MD

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship takes place during the Spring, typically beginning in early January and ending in May/June. Join EveryMind’s Community Education team for a hands-on internship experience supporting community mental health education across the region. Interns will work side by side with experienced staff to help coordinate and deliver some of our trainings such as Mental Health First Aid, QPR, 988 awareness, and other community education programs. They will assist with outreach, training logistics, participant communication, materials, events, data collection, and follow-up, while gaining opportunities to observe and participate in training delivery and, with appropriate preparation and supervision, facilitate select trainings or training components. Interns will work with schools, nonprofits, community organizations, educators, parents, caregivers, and other community members, developing valuable skills in public speaking, community outreach, program coordination, communication, nonprofit operations, and program evaluation. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in mental health education while making a meaningful impact by reducing stigma, increasing mental health awareness, and connecting communities with valuable resources and support.

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student studying Public Health or Education, or a related field
Interest in mental health marketing and communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Instagram, Facebook
Some in-person availability is required for content capture
Tech Savvy; comfortable using a smartphone for video and photo recording
Reliable Transportation; will go to regular outreach events

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred
Leadership qualities are desirable
Bilingual preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data, track program outcomes, and support grant reporting to measure program impact
Assist in creating training materials, resources, and presentations to support mental health education initiatives
Gain hands-on experience supporting the launch and delivery of community education programs that increase mental health awareness across diverse populations
Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to promote mental health literacy and program engagement
Organize standard operating procedures, review education processes, and assist with implementing trainings
Provide technical support for virtual trainings and onsite assistance for in-person trainings as needed