Intern

Job Description

About the Company: Active Minds

Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the culture around mental health. Established in 2003 by Alison Malmon following the tragic suicide of her brother Brian, the organization is committed to supporting a new generation in breaking the silence surrounding mental health and elevating it to be as highly valued as physical health.

With a significant presence across more than 1,000 high school and college campuses, in corporate environments, and reaching a broad public audience, Active Minds actively creates communities of support and is credited with saving lives. Their impactful programs, such as the powerful Send Silence Packing® traveling exhibit and engaging Active Minds Speakers, are instrumental in transforming cultural perceptions and behaviors related to mental health nationwide.

About the Job: Intern, Social Media

Active Minds offers an Internship Program specifically designed for current college students and recent college graduates. As a small nonprofit, Active Minds greatly depends on the contributions of its interns, who are directly involved in crucial initiatives and projects, in addition to supporting staff with administrative duties. The program provides interns with the opportunity to undertake substantive work, acquire valuable experience within the nonprofit sector, and contribute directly to changing the culture around mental health.

General Internship Program Details (Fall 2025):
• Location: All internships are remote, but applicants must be U.S. based college/grad students.
• Duration: The Fall 2025 internships have an anticipated start date of September 15th, 2025, and an end date of December 5th, 2025. Interns are expected to commit for the entire semester.
• Work Hours: Interns are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Schedule: A consistent work schedule must be maintained between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Stipend: Interns receive a stipend of $1,250 per month.

Specific Role: Social Media Internship
The Social Media Intern is a vital part of the Marketing and Communications team. This role primarily involves supporting the Social Media team in developing content across various platforms, with a particular emphasis on short-form video content. The intern will collaborate with the team to create engaging and shareable content aimed at increasing awareness of Active Minds’ programming.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to:
• Engage in creative work.
• Gain insights into how nonprofits manage and develop their social media strategies.
• Collaborate with diverse Active Minds staffers to deepen understanding of mental health advocacy.
• Interact with thousands of enthusiastic audience members on a daily basis.

Social Media interns are considered valued team members, supporting the organization’s mission and vision through a variety of projects, both large and small.

Qualifications:
Candidates for the Social Media Internship should possess:
• Passion and experience working in social media.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A team player mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Interest in video filming and editing, coupled with comfort being on-screen.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.
• Experience with Canva is a plus, but not required.

Application Process:
• Application Cycle: The application window for the Fall 2025 Internship Program is open from Wednesday, June 25th through Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.
• Submission Guidelines: Applicants are advised to thoughtfully answer each application question using complete and authentic sentences, as all applications are thoroughly reviewed.
• Interview Notifications: Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by late July/early August 2025 regarding scheduling the next steps.
• Status Inquiries: Due to the high volume of applications received, Active Minds is unable to provide responses to phone calls or emails concerning application status.