Paid Internship

October 22, 2021, Filed Under: Internship

Health Communications Social Media Internship with Resilient Georgia – Spring 2022

About Resilient Georgia:

Our mission at Resilient Georgia is to lead a state-wide coalition to develop a closely aligned trauma-informed public and private network working toward a united vision to create a birth through 26 year-old integrated behavioral health system. This includes the use of essential tools such as education/teaching/training, workforce development, policy strengthening, practice research, and evaluation. Resilient Georgia is among the only organizations focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention and increasing trauma-informed awareness and care delivery through statewide coalitions.

Organization Contacts:

Emily Anne Vall, Executive Director, evall@resilientga.org

Neha Mehta Khanna, Director, Strategy & Operations, nkhanna@resilientga.org (BDP Children & Society 2005 Alum & Former BDP Alumni Mentor)

Health Communications Social Media Internship Details:

Our Health Communications Social Media Intern will help to build and shape a visitor’s experience with our social media channels to help further Resilient Georgia’s ability to share our work, highlight innovation and partnerships, and promote best practice resources and training. The intern will work closely with the Executive Director & Director, Strategy & Operations to receive weekly strategic input & guidance, and to ensure that all design and content aligns with Resilient Georgia’s communication objectives, vision & mission.

Social Media Responsibilities:

Ideate, create and post content to different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube)
Plan and adhere to content calendars to schedule posts on different social media platforms
Track user traffic and assess user response to different content posted
Plan social media campaigns to reach a wider audience and increase awareness
Align social media content across all communications channels including newsletter, website, and blog posts
Increase online interaction and engagement with state and national partners and stakeholders

To Apply:

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Resilient Georgia’s Executive Director and Director, Strategy & Operations (contact information above).

Additional Information:

Number of hours per week: 10-20

Location: Remote

Compensation: $15/hour

October 16, 2021, Filed Under: Internship

Internship with the Jed Foundation – Spring 2022

About The Jed Foundation

JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding and action for young adult mental health.

S2i Intern

The Mental Health Strategic Impact Initiative (S2i) is a think-and-do tank that seeks to transform mental health for all. With a focus on centering the expertise of people of color and people with lived experience of mental health conditions in all of its work, S2i advances collaborative and strategic interventions by generating new ideas, incubating projects, creating opportunities for cross-sector learning, and facilitating philanthropic investment in mental health and adjacent sectors (such as the criminal justice system, housing/homelessness systems, etc.).

For general information on S2i, please visit our website. To see an example of an S2i project, please see From Harm to Health: Centering Racial Equity and Lived Experience in Mental Health Crisis Response.

Key Responsibilities

The S2i intern will be a respected team member responsible for supporting S2i’s core leadership team and our network. The intern will be expected to display a high level of maturity and discretion to work effectively with senior level-professionals and national experts. The intern’s specific job duties will include providing research, writing, and administrative support:

Research

Conducting research to track key policy/ practice changes in mental health
Reading relevant reports/ materials to create annotated bibliographies
Tracking trends and collecting data on philanthropic investment in mental health

Writing

Completing brief background research summaries for papers and meetings
Assisting with organizing citations, biographies, and other writing support
Co-writing the S2i Monthly Update newsletter

Administration/ Coordination

Organizing and expanding the S2i digital library
Providing logistical coordination and other support for meetings/ convenings
Attending and supporting S2i’s network of experts/ Advisory Committee meetings
Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Prior experience synthesizing complex information, conducting literature reviews, and creating annotated bibliographies
Professional and/or research writing and communications experience preferred but not essential
Able to work independently with strong time and self-management skills
Strong computer skills inclusive of virtual meeting/ sharing platforms and social media platforms
Applicants of color, especially those with lived experience of mental health conditions are strongly encouraged to apply

Education:

Pursuing or obtained a Bachelors and/or Masters in a relevant field.

Interest in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Other:

Strong organizational skills
Quick learner
Good communication skills
Maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner
Collaborative
Flexible and adaptable
Must have experience working with MS Office Suite, Google, navigating various platforms

Internship Details

This is a 3-month fall internship opportunity with a potential to be extended.
The internship is for 5-10 hours a week and pays $15/hr.
This part-time internship can fulfill the intern’s formal education program by integrating coursework and the receipt of academic credit, if required.
A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training program or completion of the intern’s schooling.

To Apply

Please apply online by October 22, 2021. This position is fully remote.

October 1, 2021, Filed Under: Internship

Ransom Center Internships – Spring 2022

The Ransom Center is recruiting paid undergraduate interns for Spring 2022! Check out our website and see below for more information!

What is a Ransom Center undergraduate internship?

Ransom Center undergraduate internships are paid opportunities to work behind the scenes with experts at an important cultural institution with worldwide connections. We offer positions in a variety of departments as well as monthly professional development sessions for the entire cohort. Interns are expected to work ten hours a week for the extent of the semester.

Why should I apply?

Whether you want to kick-start a career in libraries and museums, explore a personal interest in our collections, or develop yourself professionally in a vibrant, collaborative environment, the Ransom Center undergraduate internships are for you! But don’t just take our word for it- check out these interviews with former interns Celia Shaheen and Nick Purgett!

Where is the Ransom Center?

The Ransom Center is a humanities library-archive-museum located on campus at 21st Street and Guadalupe. We offer classes, present public programs and exhibitions, and host researchers from across campus and the world.

Who is eligible to apply for an internship?

All interested UT Austin undergraduates are encouraged to apply!

When is the application deadline?

Applications will be due by October 29. Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter via Handshake, and one letter of recommendation directly to lincoln.howard@austin.utexas.edu.

Any questions can be directed to lincoln.howard@austin.utexas.edu.