Psychology - Mental Health Content InternAt — Inner Peak AI

Inner Peak AI is a mental wellness platform designed to support student mental health through AI-powered coaching, daily check-ins, and trail-based wellness activities. Our mission is to make mental health support accessible, engaging, and stigma-free for students everywhere. As a UGC Creator Intern, you will be on the front lines of that mission, creating the content that reaches students where they are and reminds them they are not alone.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a creative, purpose-driven intern to join our Social Media and Content team. Your primary goal is to spread mental health awareness and drive engagement with the Inner Peak AI platform through compelling visual content, educational posts, and digital campaigns. This is a project-based internship tailored to your major and interests. Whether you are a graphic designer, a psychology student, or studying health professions, you will contribute to work that genuinely matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Create social media posts, infographics, posters, and carousel content centered on mental wellness tips, awareness campaigns, and Inner Peak AI features
Develop educational content on mental health topics including stress management, emotional regulation, self-care, and help-seeking behaviors
Assist with Mental Health Awareness campaigns and themed content calendars
Collaborate with the social media team via Discord to brainstorm and execute content ideas
Adapt content style and format based on platform (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
Contribute to UGC strategy by producing authentic, relatable content from a student perspective

YOUR TRACK

Tasks are tailored to your background so you can build a portfolio that reflects your field.

Psychology / Mental Health / Health Professions
Research and write evidence-based mental health tips and wellness content
Collaborate with the team to ensure all mental health messaging is accurate and responsible
Develop educational frameworks for campaign content (stress, anxiety, burnout, self-care)
Help shape the voice and tone of Inner Peak AI's mental health communications

*PSYCHOLOGY interns must be supervised by Dr. Seneka Gainer, LMFT to meet the supervision expectations necessary for psychology requirements.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Students in any of the following programs are strongly encouraged to apply:
Psychology or Counseling

You do not need prior experience in all areas, just a passion for mental health awareness and a willingness to create.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN BY THE END OF THIS INTERNSHIP

All interns will gain:
How to create purpose-driven content for a mental health tech brand
Social media strategy and audience engagement across platforms
How to communicate sensitive topics in a way that is accessible and stigma-free

Psychology / Health track will also gain:
How to translate research-backed mental health knowledge into digestible, shareable content
Experience working in the mental health communications field alongside a real product team

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Format: Remote, flexible hours
Duration: Aligned with your academic semester for class credit
Academic Credit: Yes, we will work with your institution to provide the necessary documentation
Compensation: Portfolio-building, hands-on experience, and a letter of recommendation upon completion

Tasks:

Interns will perform the following duties throughout their placement. Tasks are assigned based on the intern's academic track and are designed to be professional and pre-professional in nature, requiring critical thinking, subject matter knowledge, and applied skill.

**Content Strategy and Campaign Development**
Research and contribute to the development of monthly mental health awareness content calendars. Interns will identify relevant awareness dates, themes, and topics, then propose content concepts aligned with Inner Peak AI's brand mission and student audience. This requires strategic thinking about audience engagement, platform behavior, and public health messaging.

**Creation of Educational Mental Health Content**
Research evidence-based mental health topics including stress management, anxiety, emotional regulation, burnout, self-care, and help-seeking behaviors. Using this research, interns will develop accurate, accessible, and stigma-informed written content for use across social media posts, infographics, and campaign materials. Psychology and health professions interns will apply their academic training to ensure messaging is responsible, inclusive, and clinically grounded.

**Graphic Design and Visual Content Production**
Design and produce professional-quality digital assets including social media carousels, infographics, posters, and story graphics using industry-standard design tools. Graphic design interns will apply principles of typography, color theory, hierarchy, and brand consistency to create content that communicates mental health information clearly and compellingly to a student audience.

**User-Generated Content (UGC) Development**
Conceptualize and produce original UGC-style content that authentically represents the student mental health experience. Interns will apply an understanding of social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience psychology to create content designed to drive organic engagement and reduce mental health stigma.

**Brand Voice and Messaging Application**
Apply Inner Peak AI's established brand voice and mental health communication guidelines across all content produced. Interns will develop the professional skill of adapting tone and format for different platforms and audiences while maintaining consistency in values and messaging.

**Content Review and Quality Assurance**
Participate in iterative review cycles by submitting work for supervisor feedback, incorporating revisions, and reflecting on the reasoning behind editorial decisions. This process mirrors professional content production workflows and requires interns to develop judgment around quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of public-facing mental health content.

**Collaboration and Team Communication**
Work within a remote professional team environment using digital collaboration tools including Discord. Interns will participate in team discussions, respond to feedback, meet deadlines, and contribute ideas during content planning, mirroring the expectations of a professional marketing or communications role.

**Portfolio Documentation**
Compile, organize, and present completed work in a professional portfolio format by the end of the placement. Interns will reflect on their learning outcomes, articulate the skills developed, and demonstrate growth over the course of the internship in a final review meeting with their supervisor.

Training:

Interns will receive the following training and ongoing support throughout their placement:

*PSYCHOLOGY interns must be supervised by Dr. Seneka Gainer, LMFT to meet the supervision expectations necessary for psychology requirements.

**Initial Orientation (Week 1)**
New interns will complete a general employer orientation covering Inner Peak AI's mission, platform overview, brand voice and content guidelines, and an introduction to the social media team. Interns will be given access to the Inner Peak AI app to explore the platform firsthand, review existing content on @innerpeakai on Instagram, and receive an overview of all assigned tools and communication channels including Discord.

**Onboarding to Tools and Platforms**
Interns will receive a walkthrough of all platforms used during the internship including Instagram, Canva or design tools relevant to their track, and the team Discord server. Track-specific interns will also receive samples of existing content and design assets to contextualize the visual and tonal standards expected.

**Task Contextualization and Work Samples**
Before each new project or campaign, interns will receive a written brief that outlines the objective, target audience, platform, and examples of reference content. This ensures every assignment has clear context before work begins.

**Weekly One-on-One Check-Ins**
Each intern will have a scheduled weekly check-in with their direct supervisor to review completed work, give and receive feedback, align on upcoming tasks, and address any questions or challenges. These meetings are designed to support both the quality of deliverables and the intern's individual learning goals.

**Track-Specific Skills Training**
Psychology, Mental Health, and Health Professions interns will receive an overview of how to communicate mental health information responsibly for a general student audience, including a review of messaging guidelines and examples of evidence-based wellness content.

**Ongoing Feedback and Review Cycles**
All submitted work will go through a review process with written or verbal feedback provided before content is published. This iterative process is designed to build the intern's skills over time and ensure they understand the reasoning behind any revisions.

**Letter of Recommendation and Portfolio Review**
At the end of the placement, interns will receive a formal letter of recommendation and a closing meeting to review their portfolio, reflect on learning outcomes, and discuss next steps in their career or academic path.