Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of
children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To
be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s
hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what
your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive,
irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.
The Role
As the US Programs MHPSS intern, you’ll be integral to our work in helping
vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support the work of the
US emergency response team support all phases of a disaster response;
preparedness, response and recovery. This work focuses on supporting the mental
health needs of children and their caregivers through tip sheets, trainings and
curriculum. This internship will allow you to bring the latest best practices
and research into updating and developing resources for communities impacted by
disasters throughout the US.
Location
Remote – United States
What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
•Supporting the updating of core MHPSS trainings (Helping Caregivers Cope,
Helping Children Cope, Strong from the Start, PFACC) with current evidence
•Supporting development of new training modules (e.g., grief, trauma-informed
care, localization of MHPSS)
•Ensuring the latest research and best practices in psychosocial programming are
integrated into trainings and curriculum
•Mapping domestic MHPSS partners in disaster-prone or affected communities
•Supporting MHPSS desk assessments in disaster contexts
•Identifying conferences and dissemination opportunities
•Assisting with training materials, facilitator guides, and learning tools
•Other programmatic or research tasks as needed
Required qualifications for the role
•Professional proficiency in MS Office suite - this is a fully remote
internship, so Fellow should be comfortable communicating via email, chat and
Teams
•Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred qualifications for the role
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•Strong written and verbal skills
•Self-starter, with ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of
a team
•Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
•Experience with or interest in domestic (US) emergency response
What’s In It for You
•Structured learning and development program
•Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the
Children staff member
•Highly collaborative and innovative teams
•Networking program with managers across the organization
•Flexible schedule
•A family friendly work environment
•The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of
children all around the world
Classification: Intern / Fellow
Hours: 10-15 hrs/week (Monday-Thursday) – 350 total hrs across the academic year
Dates: September 2026 - May2027
About Us
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a
manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children
with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are
explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind
of child abuse.
Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our
valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to
reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for
children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek
and maintain safe working conditions for all.
If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment