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Name of Program:
National Mental Health Association
www.nmha.org/intern/internhome.cfm
Internships extend beyond what is
listed here. Please see website for complete listl |
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Opportunity |
Description |
Who
is eligible? (see
website for complete list of eligibility requirements) |
Date
of
Program |
| Administration/Finance
Internship |
Duties will include
developing worksheets, working with the budget software, organizing,
filing and taking notes at meetings. Responsibilities will also
include assisting the Board Liaison with other administrative
duties, such as preparing mailings and keeping the database updated
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See Website |
See Website |
| Adult Mental Health
Services Internship |
This internship
position provides the opportunity to gain knowledge about
community-based services for people with mental illnesses. In
addition, this position assists with NMHA's Blueprint for responding
to Public Mental Health Needs in Times of Crisis, with includes
researching materials related to effective crisis response
strategies; assisting with the planning, implementation and
follow-up of training; and assisting individuals requesting such
information. |
See Website |
See Website |
| Affiliate Services
Internship |
This position will
offer the opportunity to learn the basics of membership services to
affiliates with a national non-profit association, including
organizational management, board development, and capacity
development. |
See Website |
See Website |
| Communications/Media
Internship |
Ideal candidates will
have excellent oral/written communication skills, strong
organizational skills, research skills and the ability to work in
fast paced environment. Knowledge of mental health issues is a plus.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and the Internet required. NMHA is
conveniently located in Alexandria, Va. This is a non-paid
internship. |
Internships are open to
applicants pursuing degrees in communications, public policy, social
work, psychology and marketing. |
See Website |
| Development Department |
The NMHA Development
Department is seeking an intern to work on a variety of fundraising
projects, including corporate, foundation and individual
fundraising. The internship offers the opportunity to work in a
variety of areas within the organization and will include projects
such as developing marketing materials for the department,
coordinating end-of-year fundraising programs and assisting with the
launch of a new national fundraising program. |
See Website |
See Website |
| Healthcare Reform
Internship |
This person will be
responsible for tracking state legislation, conducting policy
research for conferences and products, providing technical
assistance to advocates, and helping to coordinate special events.
Good writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to work
independently important. Graduate Students Preferred. |
See Website |
See Website |
| Juvenile Justice
Internship |
This position will
research different subjects relating to children with mental illness
in the juvenile justice system in order to respond to media requests
and update fact sheets. Other duties will include assisting NMHA
affiliates with activity planning and reporting and attending
coalition meetings. |
See Website |
See Website |
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