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.
