Internship Opportunities

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MHA's national office accepts applications for internships from individuals who are sponsored by a paid stipend through a university program or through a grant from another organization. We are currently not able to support other applications. All internships are with our DC-area headquarters in Alexandria, VA, although we may consider requests for remote internships on a case-by-case basis. For internship opportunities at one of our many local and regional affiliates, we recommend contacting them directly via our Find an Affiliate tool to inquire if they have any available positions.

At MHA, we take pride in considering our internships hands-on learning experiences. If you intern with us, you'll get a wide range of experience as well as access to staff members who can help coach you and teach you practical skills to supplement your education. A general interest in mental health is, of course, a plus in any of our positions.

Our internship opportunities are flexible to work with you. All interns are expected to work at least 20 hours per week, and to be available for 8 weeks (preferably consecutive) during the internship period. However, interns who work closer to a full-time work schedule typically gain more from their experience. We may adjust these requirements upon request to meet the needs of your stipend program. Opportunities are generally available year-round, but summer positions are the most popular and most competitive.

Please note that we do not provide clinical internships. We are Metro accessible by way of the Braddock Road station. We receive a high volume of internship requests and may not be able to respond to each application unless you are contacted for an interview.

To apply: Interested applicants should contact interns@mhanational.org. Please reference the name of the university program or organization grant that would be financially supporting your internship. The best cover letters tell us why you want to work here.

After verifying your eligibility, we are happy to work with you to craft a custom internship experience aligning with MHA's needs and your personal interests. Internships may incorporate experiences across a number of departments, including but not limited to:

Fundraising/Donor Relations
Public Education and Awareness
Digital Marketing and Social Media Outreach
Media Communications
Non-Profit Accounting
Office Services
Public Policy and Legal
Web and Graphics