Communications Intern

Inseparable; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Inseparable is seeking a Communications Intern for Spring 2027 to support our strategic communications, content creation and advocacy initiatives. The part‑time, remote internship offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of mental health policy and digital communications.

This role reports to the Content Manager and involves video and YouTube optimization, social content development, website updates, and general editorial support across departments. Open to undergrad/grad students.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills with an adaptable social media voice.
• Familiarity with Canva for basic design tasks and graphics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Genuine interest in mental health advocacy and digital communications.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced internship.

Responsibilities

• Audit and upload video content to Inseparable's YouTube channel and optimize metadata.
• Research topics and craft social posts and captions supporting campaigns.
• Update the website's news section with current media coverage.
• Assist with graphic design and writing tasks across the team as needed.
• Support general department tasks, research and administrative work as required.

Skills

Strong writing

Canva design

Attention to detail

Mental health advocacy

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Tools

Canva

Job description

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.

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.