Outreach InternAt — American Addiction Institute of Mind and Medicine
The American Addiction Institute of Mind and Medicine is a non profit addiction clinic with an office in Santa Ana. We are dedicated to providing quality substance abuse treatment services to the community. We encourage creativity and enthusiasm and are looking for a Community Outreach Intern for the Spring Semester that is: -Passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding substance abuse and mental health -Interested in learning about nonprofits -Interested in learning about social media marketing -Interested in learning about community outreach and event organizing -Enjoys connecting with individuals -Most importantly, an individual that wants to grow and improve upon their professional skills
By the end of the academic internship, the student will have a better understanding of how a nonprofit operates. The student will also be able to strengthen their communication skills by interacting with individuals in different roles and clients from different demographics. The student will be able to put together an educational and informational newsletter. Most importantly, the student will be able to develop leadership skills, confidence in their own abilities, and manage responsibilities.
The internship provides the following training:
-mandatory orientation
-one on one weekly meetings with supervisor
-monthly review meetings with team members and founder
-daily check in emails
-shadowing at community outreach events
-provided a syllabus meant as a learning guide
-provided with our policies and procedures
-samples of past projects
Candidates pursuing a degree in Public Health, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, or another related field are strongly preferred. Some experience in graphic design is a plus. Some knowledge in addiction and mental health topics is a plus.