Intern

Job Description

About Company

Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the culture around mental health. Founded in 2003 by Alison Malmon, following the tragic suicide of her brother Brian, the organization works to support a new generation in ending the silence and promoting mental health to be as highly valued as physical health.

Active Minds has a significant presence, impacting over 1,000 high school and college campuses, various corporate settings, and reaching a wide public audience. Through its initiatives, Active Minds focuses on creating communities of support and ultimately saving lives. Key programs include the emotionally impactful Send Silence Packing® traveling exhibit and compelling Active Minds Speakers, both of which contribute to changing culture and behaviors related to mental health across the country.

The Active Minds Internship Program is specifically designed for current college students and recent college graduates. As a small nonprofit, Active Minds greatly relies on its interns, who are integral to important initiatives and projects, in addition to assisting staff with administrative tasks. Interns gain the opportunity to engage in substantive work, build experience within the nonprofit sector, and directly contribute to the mission of changing the culture around mental health.

Job Description: Marketing and Digital Media Internship

• Position Title: Intern
• Location: Remote. Applicants must be U.S. based college or graduate students.
• Internship Program Details:
• Anticipated Start Date: September 15th, 2025
• Anticipated End Date: December 5th, 2025
• Work Hours: Minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Work Schedule: Interns are expected to set a consistent work schedule between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Commitment: Interns must commit to staying on board for the entire semester.
• Stipend: A stipend of $1,250 per month will be provided.

• Role and Responsibilities:
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Marketing and Digital Media Intern will gain practical experience in how messaging and media effectively support a nonprofit’s mission. Interns will observe and contribute to Active Minds’ extensive marketing and communications programs, which include digital media, blogs, earned media, partnerships, and more. This work directly impacts and fosters the growth of Active Minds’ network of 800 campuses, workplaces, and communities nationwide.

Interns will have the opportunity to strengthen various skills including video/digital media production, strategy development, project management, and overall creative abilities. They will be involved in developing content and campaigns designed to motivate individuals to engage with Active Minds and participate in mental health advocacy.

Key projects and contributions for interns include:
• Collaborating on and creating video and digital media content for dissemination across multiple platforms, such as Active Minds social media channels and YouTube.
• Assisting with relationship marketing initiatives, for example, developing tabling strategies for public-facing events.
• Working closely with the Marketing Manager to serve as a marketing and communications liaison with various programs and departments throughout the Active Minds organization.
• Supporting a diverse range of projects, from large-scale initiatives to smaller tasks, all contributing to the advancement of the organization’s mission.

• Qualifications:
• Demonstrated interest in mental health and in uplifting young adult voices.
• Strong skills in long- and short-form video editing, storytelling, and general communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Possession of a creative mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A team player attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• A clear passion for nonprofit marketing and communications.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, Dropbox, and Canva.

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