About the role#
As a Chapters Intern, you will join the Programs team to support the national Active Minds Chapter Network. You will work directly with the Chapters Team to assist with programmatic efforts, manage student communications, and maintain chapter information. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in the nonprofit sector while contributing to mental health advocacy.
What you'll do#
- Manage communications with the student network.
- Create educational content and resources for student leaders.
- Assist with programmatic and mobilization efforts.
- Manage information from chapters across the US and Canada.
- Oversee chapter online platforms.
- Plan and execute virtual meetings and events.
- Maintain data entry within Salesforce.
- Collaborate on special projects across various Programs departments.
What you'll need#
- Interest in mental health and uplifting young adult voices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized approach to tasks.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Experience in student leadership or mentorship.
- Flexibility and a collaborative spirit.
- Willingness to learn new tasks for special projects.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, paid internship at $18 per hour.
- The program runs from February 1, 2027, to April 23, 2027.
- Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week during a consistent schedule between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have previously attended a U.S. based college or university.
- You must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding and commit to the full duration of the program.
About Active Minds, Inc.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2003, the group focuses on mental health education and suicide prevention for young adults. It operates a network of chapters and runs initiatives like Send Silence Packing to change how mental health is discussed. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people.
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