School & Youth Programs Intern

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!

We are looking for a School & Youth Programs Intern to join our team this summer! The School & Youth Programs Intern will work directly with the Senior Director of Youth Programs to increase awareness and registration for the NYC Teenspace program. They are responsible for co-facilitate in-person and virtual presentations to students, teens, and school staff, and help plan and hold focus groups and info sessions on various mental health topics. Additionally, they assist with operations, including outreach, mailing lists, and scheduling across teams. The Intern will collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to drive marketing efforts across social media channels and the network of schools.

*This is a hybrid position based in NYC at Talkspace Headquarters. You will need to commit to 1 day in the office each week.*

As part of your application, please include a short cover letter. We’d love to hear why you're interested in Talkspace and this internship in particular. Make it personal—we want to hear your voice, not ChatGPT's 😉. 

Internship Details:

• Duration: June 2nd, 2025 - August 22nd, 2025
• Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Projects: You'll work on 2-3 key initiatives, with one serving as your final deliverable. 
• Compensation: Our compensation policy ensures a minimum of $15/hour or the legally required local minimum wage, whichever is greater, to maintain fairness across regions.
• Mentorship: You'll be paired with a Talkspace mentor to guide you throughout the program.

What You’ll Do

• Teenspace Program Support
  • Work directly with our Senior Director of Youth Programs to help with NYC Teenspace utilization (ensuring more teens know about this program and increasing the number of teens who register).
  • Co-facilitate in-person and virtual presentations to students/teens and school staff.
  • Help plan and hold focus groups and info sessions, workshopping with teens across a variety of topics related to mental health.
  • Help with the operation; outreach, mailing lists and scheduling across teams.
• Team Collaboration
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to drive marketing efforts across social media channels and our network of schools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

About You 

• Rising juniors and seniors in undergraduate degree, or enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
• Commitment to working 20 hours per week during the summer.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for being in the details, ensuring every document, project, or experience is on-point and on-brand.
• Strong communicator (verbal & written) with the ability to listen, articulate positions, advocate, and execute ideas.
• Creative thinker who loves solving problems and works well in a team setting.

Why Talkspace? 

Talkspace is the world’s leading online therapy company, serving over 2 million users looking to begin their wellness journey through tele-health. According to the World Health Organization, close to 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, and on average more than 75% with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition at all. Additionally, one-third of the world’s population – 2 billion people – live in countries that spend less than 1% of their health budgets on mental health. Therapy is an universal need and it's our mission here to change the world by cultivating an intentional space for people to feel supported through quality care that is simple and accessible.

Combining our passion for innovation along with our desire to help others overcome the stigma behind “getting help,” we are transforming the way patients find the right care provider, making an otherwise impossible feat easily conquerable. Our network of licensed, accredited, and board-certified clinicians are increasing access to mental health for our members through a myriad of high quality therapy services: anytime and for a fraction of the price. Dedicated to our mission, we are looking for candidates that want to bring their talents into a diverse  “for purpose” space. If you’re equally as passionate about making quality mental healthcare accessible to all then Talkspace is the right place for you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How do we define Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Talkspace? 

Diversity

Diversity encompasses the unique attributes of our employees as individuals. We value and embrace the richness arising from their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which include, but are not limited to, age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, and cultural background.

Equity

Equity refers to a fair and impartial workplace, aiming to ensure equal growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. This involves amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing unconscious biases, and providing inclusive, culturally competent mental health care.

Inclusion

Inclusion signifies the practice of granting equal access to opportunities and resources for all employees, particularly those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. It ensures that everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, support, and respect as an individual.

Belonging

Belonging reflects the affinity and positive relationships that develop among employees from diverse backgrounds when businesses actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.