Sports & Mental Health Internship Remote
Sports & Mental Health Remote Internship Schedule, Duration, Position Type -Contract, Part-Time, Internship -Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid) - Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules - Minimum commitment: 3 months - Start date: Flexible
About Us
Voice Up is dedicated to empowering college students, particularly student-athletes, to become advocates for meaningful social change. Our platform enables student-athletes to raise awareness about social causes that matter to them, creating a bridge between sports and social impact. Position Overview We are seeking passionate and dedicated students for our remote Sports and Mental Health Internship program. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of leadership development, athletics, mental health, and social advocacy while gaining valuable professional experience in a flexible, remote environment. Key Responsibilities - Assist in developing content focused on sports psychology and athlete mental health - Research and analyze current trends in behavioral health within athletics - Support the creation of awareness campaigns for student-athlete social causes - Collaborate with student-athletes to help them articulate and promote their social initiatives - Contribute to social media strategy and content creation - Participate in virtual team meetings and project planning sessions - Help coordinate outreach efforts to colleges and universities Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a college or university program - Background or strong interest in sports, psychology, behavioral health, or related fields - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong organizational and time management abilities - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently - Experience with social media platforms and basic digital tools - Interest in social advocacy and community engagement Program Benefits - 100% remote work environment with flexible scheduling - Opportunity to earn academic credit (coordinate with your academic advisor) - Professional letter of recommendation from the founder upon successful completion - Hands-on experience in sports advocacy and behavioral health - Networking opportunities with student-athletes and industry professionals - Real-world project management experience - Development of professional portfolio materials
How to Apply
Send to Interested candidates should submit: - Resume/CV - Cover letter explaining your interest in sports advocacy and behavioral health Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our project is a first step in raising awareness about a national health epidemic. All proceeds are reinvested directly into proactive strategies for improving behavioral health among youth, teens, and young adults in collaboration with community partners. We sponsor every day people of all ages struggling with behavioral health challenges that are committed to making a sincere change in their life towards their purpose. We match then with mentors for the long term. Our youth, teens, and young adults are reporting the highest levels of loneliness on record according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Our work is going to help change that through simple actions that bring people together for the common good, focused on lifting people up, and creating stronger in person connections. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job