Youth Leadership Intern – Fall 2026

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Youth Leadership Intern working with Active Minds on mental health advocacy programming for K-12 and higher education. Assist with administrative tasks and provide resources for students and educators.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support with program facilitation for the Mental Health Advocacy Institute and as needed for the Mental Health Advocacy Academy, and the High School Advisory Board.
  • Develop resources and provide feedback for Your Voice is Your Power Resource Hub.
  • Support youth leadership program administrative tasks such as sending out mass communications and keeping track of participant information.
  • Assist in the creation of supplemental materials for the youth leadership programs including but not limited to one-pagers, worksheets, activities, etc.
  • Provide support as needed to team members of the Youth Leadership department.
  • Review and provide feedback on student content and materials who are enrolled in youth leadership programs.

Requirements:

  • Interest in mental health-focused youth leadership programming and resource development for both K-12 and Higher Education.
  • Free to work during the Fall Mental Health Advocacy Institute sessions on Wednesday evenings once a month.
  • Has either attended or is currently attending a college or university.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
  • Strong public speaking skills.
  • Strong time and project management skills.
  • Experience serving in student leadership roles in high school or in college, but preferably in both settings.
  • Demonstrated ability of working in teams under deadlines.
  • Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Dropbox.
  • All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university.
  • All applicants must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
  • All applicants must be able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates in the job description.