Content and Brand Marketing Intern

Internship Type 

Content & Brand Marketing Intern

Duration and Time Commitment 

Flexible

Hours and Compensation

20-25 hours/week

This is an unpaid position. Interns will receive a stipend of $500 monthly. Must be currently enrolled in a degree program and will receive college credit to be eligible for this internship.

Workplace Location: (Remote)

Internship Overview 

Our internship program is designed to expose students to the not-for-profit sector and to provide them with a rich learning and development experience in a particular functional area. The Content & Brand Marketing internship provides an opportunity to gain or deepen brand strategy, integrated planning, marketing copywriting, and marketing production skills, working with all of AFSP’s departments.

Specific responsibilities include copyediting and copywriting for digital and print channels, contributing to and maintaining campaign strategy and planning documents, project management and stakeholder coordination during the asset development process, well as providing additional administrative support for the marketing workflow. Interns will attend weekly meetings and brainstorms, and have the opportunity to learn about the marketing and communications field, build networking skills and discuss career planning.

Eligibility Criteria

• Part-time or full-time college student (undergraduate with at least two academic years completed or graduate student)
• Available to work 3 days per week; an average of 20-30 hours (Monday – Friday)

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills (basic knowledge of AP Style is a plus)
• Strong organizational skills (experience working within a project management platform is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership and an interest in communications and marketing via coursework or extracurricular activity
• PowerPoint design and formatting experience
• Interest or passion for working in the non-profit field

About the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

• Funding scientific research

• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention

• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention

• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Application Requirements 

All interested parties are required to submit a resume, cover letter, school requirements, and one letter of recommendation (preferably from an academic advisor or professional contact).