Communications Intern

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DC, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Internship
Social Impact
The Role
Supports strategic communications, digital video and YouTube management, social media content, website updates, media coverage tracking, file organization, graphic design, writing, research, and administrative tasks. The role requires Canva experience, strong writing skills, attention to detail, deadline management, and interest in mental health advocacy and digital communications.
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Spring Internship Opportunity: Communications Intern (Part-Time)

Remote | 20 hours/week | Spring 2027 | $25/hour

Inseparable is committed to life-changing progress in mental health and substance use care for all Americans. Our resolve to reshape the public policies that govern mental health care takes us deep into states and communities where we see strong potential for change. This same resolve drives our advocacy for federal policies, funding and leadership.

We are seeking a Communications Intern for Spring 2027 to support our strategic communications, content creation and advocacy initiatives. Reporting directly to the Content Manager, this internship offers a hands-on opportunity for a college student eager to gain real-world experience at the intersection of mental health and public policy.

Responsibilities

Digital Video & YouTube

  • Audit and upload existing video content (Instagram Reels, event recordings, conference talks) to Inseparable's YouTube channel
  • Optimize videos for search, including writing keywords, descriptions, and titles
  • Organize content into playlists and create video cover images/thumbnails

Social Media & Content

  • Research topics and source information to support social media posts and captions
  • Collaborate with interns across departments on original social content, including intern-led series like "Take 5 — Intern Edition"

Website & Operations

  • Update the "In the News" section of Inseparable's website with current media coverage
  • Maintain and organize the shared drive, including renaming files according to established naming conventions

General Content Support

  • Assist with graphic design and writing tasks across the communications team as needed

General Department Support

  • Assist with additional department work as needed, which  may include research, administrative tasks, and others.

Qualifications

  • Strong writing and communication skills, with an eye for social media voice and tone
  • Solid design sensibility with hands-on experience in Canva
  • Meticulous attention to detail; consistently reviews work before submission
  • Genuine interest in mental health advocacy and digital communications
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person holding this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Inseparable reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

This is a remote, part-time internship at 20 hours per week, with compensation of $25/hour. This opportunity is open to students who have completed high school or its equivalent (such as a GED) and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about advancing mental health equity and eager to gain hands-on experience in policy and advocacy.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit https://inseparable.applytojob.com/apply/. Please note that applications will close on November 16, 2026, or once we have received 150 applications, whichever comes first. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inseparable is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, race or color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is deeply committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourages all to apply, including those with lived experience with mental health conditions.

Skills Required

  • Strong writing and communication skills, including understanding of social media voice and tone
  • Hands-on experience with Canva and solid design sensibility
  • Meticulous attention to detail and consistent review of work
  • Interest in mental health advocacy and digital communications
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Completion of high school or equivalent, such as a GED
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
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The Company
22 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Inseparable Inc is a national mental health advocacy organization and non-profit dedicated to building a social movement to transform the United States' approach to mental health. The organization works at state and federal levels to advance policies that expand access to care, promote youth mental health, improve crisis response, and strengthen the mental health workforce to help millions of Americans thrive.

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