Hope For The Day® (H.F.T.D) is a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention through outreach and mental health education.
H.F.T.D was founded in 2011, starting in Chicago music venues doing outreach. Since those humble beginnings, we have evolved and grown to pioneer programming that we call Proactive Prevention. We strive to empower early intervention on mental health challenges through outreach and mental health education and disrupt the highest risk factors for suicide.
Thanks to our team of passionately dedicated staff and volunteers committed to starting the conversation, raising the visibility of resources, and educating why IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK®!
Are you interested in volunteering your time for academic credit or professional development?
- Can dedicate a minimum of 10 to 15 hours per week on H.F.T.D tasks
- Utilize their internship for professional development
- During these wild times we have remote and hybrid (Chicagoland) opportunities available through 2023.
For more qualifications, please review openings in each department section for specific requirements below!
Departments currently accepting applications
Grants Department
The grants department is currently seeking an intern to assist our team. This position will require 12-15 hours per week of availability. This is an unpaid position.
As a grants department intern you may be responsible for:
Working on grant projects as both an individual and a member of a project team.
Research and identify available government, charitable, and private funding opportunities.
Maintain the organization's grants database with updated information on relevant grants, deadlines, and requirements
Maintain knowledge of proper protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state guidelines required for the proper proposal submission process.
Write reports to foundations, government, and other funders.
Contribute to and maintain funding calendar activities.
Requirements
Current graduate student seeking an internship
Must be Social Work, Journalism, Writing, Marketing, Communications or related field
Must have some knowledge of grant writing, specifically research
Education (Chicago Local Only)
We are looking for an intern who is…
Passionate and motivated to assist the Education Department in our mission.
Support our instructors during live education sessions!
Learn about barriers to mental health access — as it intersects with B.I.P.O.C., L.G.B.T.Q.+ folks, and students (grades 7 - 12 & university levels).
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a university program. (This internship is for college credit or part of a similarly structured program.)
Able to work 8 -10 hours weekly (minimum)
A passion for mental health education and suicide prevention
Commitment to continuous learning, feedback, and anti-racist practices
Reliable and detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
A commitment to collaborative teamwork
Comfortable with Zoom and G-Suite. (Experience with Slack preferred.)
Responsibilities:
Assisting with live digital and in-person (if applicable) educations
Researching education concepts
Data tracking and organization
Learn new concepts and skills during the internship experience
Assist in organizing information in the education department and other related administrative tasks.
Graphic Design
As a member of our design team….
You will create physical and digital advertisements, social media content, and help in creating event assets. You will also work alongside other members of staff and our partners.
We are looking for applicants with at least 2 to 4 years of experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and/or Squarespace.
We are looking for applicants who can furnish portfolios, or links to past efforts.
Requirements
A Graphic Design portfolio and resume
Access to a laptop or computer
Access to Adobe Creative software
Ability to commit to at least 8-10 hours a week of working time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter requiring limited direction or supervision who follows through on commitments
Problem solver who is able to proactively present solutions by gathering research
Programs and Equipment will not be supplied.
Experience
2+ years of Adobe Illustrator experience
2+ years of Adobe InDesign experience
2+ years of Adobe Photoshop experience
2+ years of Graphic Design experience
Experience creating social media content
Experience in web design and or photo editing
Experience with AirTable preferred
Experienced with all Google G-Suite products: Docs, Drive, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.
Comfortable with Zoom
Please fill in the following form to apply