Internship Summary

Internships at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing provide recent college graduates or current college students with a 12-week remote experience to grow within a professional area of interest. This is full-time (40 hours/week) opportunity projected to start with a summer cohort at the National Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and end on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. While this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the U.S., our business hours are based in Washington D.C., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Internship Responsibilities

Sales Support & Prospecting

• Update and maintain the NatCon prospects list; conduct market research to identify new exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities; assist with updates to the NatCon sponsorship prospectus; support outreach efforts including cold calls and email follow-ups; track outreach activity and keep records up to date in CRM and internal systems.

Exhibitor & Sponsor Management

• Help registered exhibitors update their company information, logos, and profiles in MapYourShow (event management platform); maintain and update records in MapYourShow; coordinate with marketing/design to collect assets and manage deadlines.

Customer Service & Communications

• Monitor and respond to inquiries through shared inboxes and the department phone line in a timely manner.

Reporting & Data Management

• Assist with tracking sales progress and pulling basic reports; help ensure data is consistent across CRM, event platforms, and internal systems.

Event Logistics Support

• Provide logistics support for Board Retreat and Annual Conference, including reviewing Food & Beverage orders, working with a Destination Management Company (DMC) on off-site events, marking up floor plans, and building forms in Asana.
• Provide on-site support for conference events, if local to Washington D.C., if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current student (completed at least two full-time years of undergraduate study) or a recent graduate (in the last six months) in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Prior experience in hospitality or events preferred.
• Experience or interest in exhibits, sponsorships, and/or tradeshows.
• Familiarity with Asana for project management preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

National Council Internship Program Benefits

• All interns are paid $20/hour.
• Remote work: We welcome applicants from all US time zones, with your knowledge that some required meetings and trainings are likely to occur in US Eastern Time.
• Relias Trainings: Free access to job-relevant trainings.
• Mental Health First Aid: We offer training and certification in Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): An employee program that focuses on wellbeing by providing resources and solutions to help you through difficult times.
• Focus Time: Regularly scheduled on our calendars to reduce meeting burnout and give staff the time to focus on work.
• College Credit: This internship may fulfill college credit requirements in your college program.

About Us

Founded in 1969, the National Council is a 501(c)(3) membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,200 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 15 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.

The National Council is growing to meet this moment. We’ve more than doubled our dedicated team to 240+ employees since 2020. Although we have office space in Washington, D.C., we operate as a remote-first organization, with employees working from their various locations across the United States.

The National Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, welcoming people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and ages, as well as veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences in mental health and substance use challenges to apply. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment and recruitment process for everyone. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at Recruiter@thenationalcouncil.org.