Advocacy and Outreach Intern

Job Summary:

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues. 

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.  

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4 month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement

Although this is an unpaid internship, there is the opportunity to earn school credit. Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in developing and executing advocacy campaigns that promote SEL in public education policy.
• Coordinate outreach to community leaders, educators, parents, and elected officials.
• Draft action alerts, advocacy emails, social media posts, and toolkits to support mobilization.
• Conduct policy research on legislation related to SEL, school safety, student mental health, and curriculum standards.
• Represent the organization in advocacy meetings, coalition calls, and public education events.
• Help maintain relationships with advocacy partners, schools, and government stakeholders.
• Track engagement data and measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts.

Qualifications: 

• Passionate about education, mental health, and making a measurable social impact.
• Knowledgeable or eager to learn about SEL, K–12 education systems, and youth development.
• Strong communicator—comfortable speaking with stakeholders, writing advocacy materials, and creating public-facing content.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in mission-driven environments.
• Organized and reliable with excellent time management skills.
• Experience with or interest in grassroots organizing, public policy, or nonprofit work is a plus.
• Familiar with digital communication platforms (Google Workspace, Canva, CRM tools, or social media advocacy platforms).

Note: This internship offers a unique chance to be part of a meaningful project that positively impacts the lives of refugees. While the position is unpaid, it provides valuable experience in project management, social impact initiatives, and collaboration with diverse teams. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a noble cause and enhance your skills in a real-world setting.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.