Opportunities at MHANYS
Internship and Volunteer Program
MHANYS is currently accepting Production Internship applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 as well as General Internship applications for Spring 2026.
Interns and volunteers are an integral part of the Mental Health Association in New York State. MHANYS interns and volunteers work on meaningful projects while being provided mentorship from professionals. Current students at the undergraduate or graduate level from any academic discipline are eligible to apply for internship positions and may be approved to receive college credit.
Potential interns and volunteers need to complete an online application and attach a cover letter and resume (resume and cover letter are required for student interns). Student interns are encouraged to submit their applications and materials well before the start of the semester in which they wish to intern.
Currently, there are two types of internships at MHANYS: General Internships and Production Internships.
General Internships
General Internship Description
General internships are designed to provide students with a broad overview of the various areas of the mental health field. Interns will work on a range of projects with a variety of staff, depending on the time of year. An intern might work in several areas:
- Policy & Advocacy
- Education
- Community Engagement
- And More
Students of any academic discipline are encouraged to apply.
General Internship Application – Apply today!
Production Internships
Production Internship Description
Production internships are designed to provide students with experience in a production environment where they can work on practically impactful projects. Students will assist the MHANYS Production Team in all areas of production, including but not limited to: video editing, designing and formatting graphics, and collaborating on marketing initiatives.
Students of any academic discipline may apply, but those with a marketing, design, or digital media area of study are strongly encouraged.
Ability to work in the office on either Tuesdays or Thursdays is required.
Production Internship Application – Apply Today!
If there are any questions about this process or about the Internship and Volunteer Program, please contact Graham Healey, Community Program Manager, at ghealey@mhanys.org
MHANYS Intern Reflections
In this video series, hear from college students about their experiences as interns.
What is their background? What did they learn? How do they plan to use their new skills in the future?
