Job Description
The intern will support Hopelab’s policy agenda, which includes Medicaid, the future of social media and AI, and intersectional issues impacting youth mental health (housing, food insecurity, climate, etc.). Activities and duties for the internship include, but are not limited to: Tracking and analysis of youth mental health (YMH) legislation and regulations at both the state and federal levels. Providing research assistance for YMH-related policy concepts. Creating information briefs on relevant policy topics. Supporting educational briefings on YMH policy topics. The Policy Intern will be integrated into the Strategic Communication and Policy Team project management, including regular meetings. By the end of their term, the intern will have increased their knowledge and skills in research and analysis of youth mental health policy, gained experience in working on cross-functional teams, developed content that supports Hopelab’s policy mission, and gained knowledge of the landscape of youth mental health policy at both the state and federal level.
About Hopelab
Hopelab’s policy strategy leverages the company's experience supporting equity-centered solutions for the mental health and well-being of young people.