Internship: Global School Leadership (Click Here)
Internship: Behavioral Health Mentor (Click Here)
Position: Internship - Global School Leadership
Location: Voice Up Publishing Inc. (Remote)
Duration: 10-12 weeks, flexible hours.
Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer and Professional Letter of Recommendation from the award-winning Founder.
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Global School Leadership Intern
Remote Position
Schedule, Duration, Position Type
-Contract, Part-Time, Internship
-Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid)
- Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules
- Minimum commitment: 4 months
- Start date: Flexible
Position Overview
Join Voice Up as a School Leadership Intern, help pioneer a new model of education that transforms how families approach health, wellness, and sustainable living. This innovative role focuses on developing leadership capabilities for a new type of school that reimagines family engagement in creating healthier communities worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of school leadership training curriculum
- Research innovative family engagement models in education
- Design health-focused family education programs
- Create frameworks for community wellness initiatives
- Support the development of school culture guidelines
- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders
- Document best practices in health-centered education
- Help develop family-school partnership strategies
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Strong interest in educational leadership and innovation
- Understanding of family systems and community engagement
- Experience with health education or wellness programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think globally while acting locally
- Cultural competency and sensitivity
- Interest in transformative education models
Position Details
- 100% remote position with flexible scheduling
- Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)
- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)
- Duration: One academic semester
Leadership Development Focus Areas
**School Culture & Vision**
- Wellness-centered leadership
- Community health integration
- Family engagement strategies
- Cultural competency development
- Global perspective building
- Sustainable living practices
**Curriculum Development**
- Health education integration
- Family wellness programs
- Community engagement models
- Cultural adaptation frameworks
- Assessment strategies
- Parent education resources
**Operational Excellence**
- School systems design
- Family communication protocols
- Health program implementation
- Community partnership development
- Impact measurement
- Resource allocation
### What You'll Gain
- Educational leadership experience
- Curriculum development skills
- Global education perspective
- Family engagement strategies
- Program development expertise
- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion
- School leadership portfolio
- International education network
Project Components
- Leadership training modules
- Family engagement frameworks
- Health curriculum outlines
- Community partnership strategies
- Cultural adaptation guides
- Implementation timelines
- Evaluation protocols
- Resource development
Team Structure
You'll join a dynamic team of 20 emerging college student leaders across the nation, participating in weekly Saturday afternoon meetings while developing school leadership capabilities.
To Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Your resume
- Educational philosophy statement
- Vision for health-centered schools
- Family engagement strategy ideas
- Previous education or health experience
Core Leadership Development Areas
- Educational vision creation
- Family partnership building
- Health program integration
- Community engagement
- Cultural responsiveness
- Global perspective development
- Sustainable practice implementation
- Change management
We are envisioning a new type of global school that transforms family health and wellness through innovative education. We seek future school leaders who can help build this vision.
Key Program Objectives
- Develop comprehensive school leadership framework
- Create family engagement protocols
- Design health-centered curriculum
- Build cultural competency guidelines
- Establish global partnership networks
- Create implementation strategies
- Design evaluation metrics
- Document best practices
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Passion for educational innovation
- Understanding of family systems
- Health and wellness knowledge
- Global perspective
- Cultural sensitivity
- Leadership potential
- Community building skills
- Vision for transformative education
Special consideration given to candidates with:
- Education background
- Health/wellness experience
- Family counseling knowledge
- International experience
- Program development skills
- Community organizing experience
- Multilingual abilities
- Cross-cultural expertise
This role offers the unique opportunity to help shape a new paradigm in global education that places family health and wellness at the center of learning. We seek innovative thinkers who can envision and help create schools that transform how families approach health, wellness, and sustainable living.
The ideal candidate will understand that true educational transformation requires partnership with families and communities, and will be excited about developing new models for this collaboration. You'll help create a school leadership framework that bridges educational excellence with family wellness and community health.
We are committed to developing school leaders who can create transformative educational environments that support healthier families and communities worldwide. We welcome applications from students who share our vision for reimagining education through the lens of family health and wellness.
Careers in Behavioral Health by J Ellington
Behavioral Health Mentor Internship
Behavioral Health Mentor Internship
Voice Up Publishing Inc.
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About Us
Voice Up Publishing Inc. is an innovative social impact organization committed to diversifying and strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Our mission extends to early intervention in high schools and comprehensive support for undergraduate students pursuing therapy careers, including faith-based counseling pathways.
Position Overview
We seek a passionate Behavioral Health Mentorship Coordinator Intern to develop and implement a comprehensive dual-track mentorship program that addresses two critical needs:
1. Increasing representation of people of color in behavioral health professions
2. Supporting undergraduate students pursuing therapy careers, including faith-based counseling
Program Impact Goals
Diversity in Behavioral Health
- Increase representation of communities of color in therapy professions
- Create early exposure to behavioral health careers
- Build sustainable pipelines from high school to practice
- Address cultural barriers in behavioral health education
- Support intergenerational mentorship
Career Development Support
- Guide undergraduate students toward therapy careers
- Integrate faith-based counseling perspectives
- Create strong professional networks
- Develop cultural competency
- Build sustainable support systems
Key Program Components
High School Track: "Future Therapists of Color"
1. **Early Exposure Program**
- Career exploration workshops
- Professional shadowing opportunities
- Mental health awareness education
- Cultural competency discussions
- Community impact understanding
2. **Academic Preparation**
- College readiness support
- Scholarship information
- Application guidance
- Course selection advice
- Study skills development
3. **Cultural Enhancement**
- Cultural identity in therapy
- Community needs assessment
- Cultural healing practices
- Representation importance
- Community connection
Undergraduate Track: "Pathway to Practice"
1. **Academic Support**
- Graduate school preparation
- Licensure requirement overview
- Specialization guidance
- Research opportunities
- Clinical exposure
2. **Faith-Based Integration**
- Faith and counseling integration
- Spiritual counseling approaches
- Religious community needs
- Ethical considerations
- Multi-faith perspectives
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Key Responsibilities
Program Development
- Design mentorship frameworks
- Create educational materials
- Develop assessment tools
- Build support networks
- Establish community partnerships
- Create tracking systems
Mentorship Coordination
1. **High School Program**
- Partner with local schools
- Recruit student participants
- Match with mentors
- Coordinate shadowing experiences
- Track student progress
2. **Undergraduate Program**
- University partnerships
- Faith community outreach
- Professional networking
- Clinical site coordination
- Graduate school guidance
Resource Creation
- Career guidance materials
- Cultural competency guides
- Faith integration resources
- Academic preparation tools
- Professional development resources
- Community engagement guides
Required Qualifications
- Background in behavioral health or related field
- Experience with mentorship programs
- Strong cultural competency
- Understanding of faith-based counseling (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills
- Program coordination experience
- Community engagement skills
Program Initiatives
High School Focus
1. **Career Exposure**
- Professional panels
- Job shadowing
- Field visits
- Career fairs
- Student conferences
2. **Academic Support**
- College preparation
- Study skills
- Application support
- Financial aid guidance
- Scholarship information
3. **Cultural Component**
- Identity development
- Community connection
- Cultural healing traditions
- Representation discussions
- Family engagement
Undergraduate Focus
1. **Professional Development**
- Graduate school preparation
- Licensure planning
- Specialization exploration
- Research participation
- Clinical exposure
2. **Faith Integration**
- Spiritual counseling methods
- Religious community needs
- Ethics and boundaries
- Multi-faith approaches
- Community engagement
3. **Clinical Preparation**
- Observation opportunities
- Skills development
- Case studies
- Supervision exposure
- Practice integration
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Success Metrics
- Program participation rates
- College acceptance rates
- Graduate school admissions
- Professional placement
- Community engagement
- Cultural competency development
- Faith integration success
Position Details
- 100% Remote position
- Flexible schedule
- Academic credit or volunteer position
- Duration: 3 months minimum
- Time Commitment: 10 to 15 hours per week
Support Provided
- Professional supervision
- Program development guidance
- Resource access
- Technology platforms
- Network connections
- Professional development
- Community partnerships
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How to Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter highlighting:
- Mentorship experience
- Cultural competency
- Faith-based understanding
- Program development ideas
- Vision for diversifying behavioral health
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Project Phases
**Phase 1: Foundation Building**
- Community needs assessment
- Partnership development
- Program framework creation
- Resource development
**Phase 2: Program Launch**
- High school recruitment
- Undergraduate engagement
- Mentor matching
- Program implementation
**Phase 3: Support and Growth**
- Progress monitoring
- Resource adjustment
- Community building
- Program expansion
**Phase 4: Sustainability**
- Impact assessment
- Program optimization
- Partnership strengthening
- Long-term planning
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Equal Opportunity
Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to creating inclusive mentorship programs that serve all communities. We actively seek diverse perspectives to strengthen our impact in behavioral health education.