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Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Mental Health America seeks an energetic development intern to assist with special projects and day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will have an interest in non-profits and fundraising. The internship will entail building donor relations, assisting with gift entry, mailings, and conducting internet research as needed. Special projects include development of online fundraising activities and foundation and major gift research. Mental Health America is always accepting applications from prospective interns throughout the year (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters). No relocation or housing costs will be provided. If you live away from Alexandria, VA, but want to intern or volunteer, you should take a look at the local Mental Health America affiliate - many of them have strong internship programs with great opportunities. Our positions are also unpaid. All interns are to work at least 10-15 hours per week. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please reference the internship title in the subject line of the e-mail. All applicants should include a resume and a cover letter. The best cover letters tell us about you and why you want to work here. If you're interested in interning at Mental Health America but you aren't interested in what you see below, send an e-mail to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net with a brief description of what you're looking for.

Mental Health America is recruiting an Affiliate Services Intern for work in Alexandria, VA. This position is great for anyone who is interested in a career in non-profit management, business management, or constituency services. Undergraduates, graduate students, and graduates are all encouraged to apply. This position is available year round. If you're interested in applying for this opportunity at Mental Health America, please e-mail a resume and a cover letter to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. We are Metro accessible by way of a shuttle. Please put "Affiliate Services Intern" in the subject of the e-mail. We would like for you to be available at least 15 hours a week. This position is an unpaid internship. Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.

With over a century of advocacy, public education, and the delivery of programs and services, Mental Health America is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. Mental Health America is recruiting a Web and Graphics Intern for the office in Alexandria, VA. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in marketing, business, new media, communications, and and web/or graphic design. This position is available year round. We take pride in considering our internships hands-on' learning experiences. If you intern at our office, you'll get a wide range of experience and access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical applications for all the things you learned in school. As a Web and Graphics Intern, you will be actively involved in developing strategies to increase brand recognition for Mental Health America - improving web layouts, developing web and e-mail messaging content, and planning creative ways to get our name and message out there. You'll make flyers, widgets, buttons, logos. You'll get your hands in a Content Management System.

With over a century of advocacy, public education, and the delivery of programs and services, Mental Health America is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. Mental Health America is recruiting a Special Events Intern for the office in Alexandria, VA. The major focus of this position is planning and preparing for Mental Health America's Mind Your Health 5K Run/Walk in September 2013. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in events management, event planning, logistics, fundraising, or business. This position is available during the SPRING SEMESTER of 2013 and the SUMMER of 2013. We take pride in considering our internships hands-on' learning experiences. If you intern at our office, you'll get a wide range of experience and access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical applications for all the things you learned in school. As a Specal Events Intern, you'll learn how to put together a successful event from start to finish. You'll prospect partners, help plan communications and marketing strategies, draft copy and design flyers, come up with promotional events, work within a budget, and rally other staff members to support you.

With over a century of advocacy, public education, and the delivery of programs and services, Mental Health America is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. Mental Health America is recruiting a Sales and Marketing Intern for the office in Alexandria, VA. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in business, marketing, sales, or non-profit management. This position is available year round. We take pride in considering our internships hands-on' learning experiences. If you intern at our office, you'll get a wide range of experience and access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical applications for all the things you learned in school. As a Sales and Marketing Intern, you'll get a firsthand experience designing and implementing plans to increase program-related sales revenue at a nonprofit. You'll learn how to come up with target lists and plans to approach different customers. You'll draft presentations and scripts. You'll evaluate advertising options for Return On Investment. And you'll do it all for a great cause.

Currently accepting for spring and summer 2013! Mental Health America is recruiting a Social Media Communications Intern for the office in Alexandria, VA. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in new media, marketing, business and communications. This position is available year round. We take pride in considering our internships hands-on' learning experiences. If you intern at our office, you'll get a wide range of experience and access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical applications for all the things you learned in school. As the Social Media Communications Intern, you will be actively involved in developing strategies to increase brand recognition for Mental Health America by improving social media presence, developing content and messaging, and planning creative ways to get our name and message out there. You'll work closely with our team to enhance the social media presence of the organization on a number of platforms. When you intern here, you will learn how to: Use social media to increase message and brand Use various social media systems Create and execute a marketing plan Other duties as assigned You should... Have experience working with (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn Have an interest in marketing, business or communications Have strong writing skills Produce high quality, error free work Communicate efficiently and professionally Proficiency with a wide array of social media tools is necessary. An interest in mental health is a benefit. If you're interested in applying for this opportunity at Mental Health America, please e-mail a resume and a cover letter to interns@mentalhealthamerica.net. We are Metro accessible by way of a shuttle. Please put "Social Media Communications Intern" in the subject of the e-mail. This position is an unpaid internship. Mental Health America is an equal opportunity employer.