Position Title: Marketing Strategy Intern

Status: Part-Time, 20 hours/week

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote, but must be a college student/recent graduate residing in the U.S.

About the Active Minds Internship Program
Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society. For more than 20 years, we have equipped the next generation of peer mental health advocates through a variety of programs, including the Active Minds Chapter Network, A.S.K., and Send Silence Packing. Our advocacy, initiatives, and campaigns foster lasting change in how youth view and discuss mental health, encouraging them to use their voices to influence broader conversations and inform mental health supports within their communities. Together, we are building a diverse movement of champions committed to improving mental health for all.

Our internships are geared towards current college students and recent college graduates. Active Minds relies on the help of our interns tremendously as they work directly on important initiatives and projects as well as assist staff on a variety of administrative tasks. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work, gain experience in the nonprofit sector, and help change the culture around mental health. 

All Spring 2027 internships will be remote, with an anticipated start date of February 1st, 2027, and an anticipated end date of April 23rd, 2027. We expect interns to work 20 hours per week on a consistent schedule, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in their local time zone and commit to staying on board for the entire semester. 

Active Minds pays interns $18 per hour

Marketing Strategy Internship
As a crucial part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Marketing Strategy Intern will support the team in developing data-driven, strategic marketing plans leveraging audience data and insights. In this role, you will analyze key marketing metrics and trends to uncover insights that directly shape impactful brand campaigns. Working collaboratively with the broader team, you will help build marketing plans, craft strategic messages, assist with project management, and drive effective initiatives designed to increase awareness and boost attendance for Active Minds programming. This role offers a unique opportunity to build hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector.

As an intern, you will

• Drive Strategy: Learn how nonprofits analyze audience insights to develop data-driven marketing plans and targeted messaging.
• Cultivate Creativity: Bring innovative ideas to life by supporting message creation and campaign execution.
• Collaborate & Network: Work alongside passionate Active Minds staff members to execute projects and deepen your understanding of mental health advocacy.

Marketing Strategy interns are deeply valued members of our team. In this role, you won't just watch from the sidelines, you will actively support the mission and vision of our work through a variety of meaningful projects, making a tangible impact in ways both big and small.

Qualifications:

• Passion for Marketing: A strong interest or experience in marketing strategy, media buying, e-commerce, and event marketing.
• Analytical Skills: Experience and interest in problem-solving, data analytics, market trends, and KPI reporting.
• Audience Insight: Curiosity about audience behaviors and customer segmentation development.
• Campaign & Project Management: Experience or familiarity with integrated campaign management and project coordination.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with specific interest or experience in crafting brand messaging and advertising copy.
• Technical Savvy: Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify).
• Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, creative thinker, and a collaborative team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, Dropbox, Clickup and Salesforce (a plus)

Eligibility Requirements: 

• 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 

Application Process

The application cycle for the Spring 2027 Internship Program will be open from Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 through Wednesday, November 4th, 2026. When completing the application, please thoughtfully answer each application question in complete, authentic sentences, as we thoroughly review every application. 

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by late November/early December 2026 regarding scheduling next steps. We value the time that applicants put into completing their applications, but due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide responses to phone calls or emails regarding application status.