NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI Wisconsin is the state affiliate of NAMI and works to support 20+ local affiliates throughout the state of Wisconsin. Together, our mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness and to promote recovery.
NAMI Wisconsin works closely with our affiliates across the state to develop and implement programs that provide support, education, and awareness surrounding mental illness. In addition to program development and support, NAMI Wisconsin also hosts an Annual Conference that allows mental health providers, government officials, criminal justice partners, peers, family members, and mental health advocates to come together to share their ideas, stories, and experiences to create change and provide support. NAMI Wisconsin also oversees the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program, a community initiative designed to improve the outcomes of police interactions with people living with mental illnesses. Advocacy is also a part of our mission, and we host an Action on the Square Budget Advocacy Day which includes an educational session and arranging a day for those affected by mental illness to speak to their legislators.
NAMI Wisconsin offers the opportunity to host one Communications & Events Internship. This intern will support the Communications & Events Director with the following responsibilities and expectations:
Position Description:
The Communications & Events Internship is offered to students who have an interest in non-profit event planning, communications, marketing, and fundraising. This position will work closely on the event planning on NAMI Wisconsin’s primary events. This position will provide experience in planning and executing events, social media content creation, fundraising and development, and graphic design. This will include developing resource materials, researching current communications trends, and providing administrative support to development staff. The Communications & Events Intern will work directly with and report to the Communications & Events Director.
Duties:
- Assist with social media content creation and scheduling.
- Assist with event planning and execution of our events including NAMIWalks Wisconsin, Affiliate Leadership Summit, NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference, Action on the Square, and more.
- Assist with the creation of our quarterly Iris Newsletter.
- Research and proof-read resources for marketing collateral.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience or interest in event planning and communications
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about NAMI and mental illness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and including feeling comfortable making unsolicited phone calls.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Enthusiasm to learn and be a team player
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite
- Ability to maintain a reliable schedule and complete tasks according to timeline
- Must be able to find transportation to come into the office (414 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714)
Internship Hours:
- 10 hours per week
- This Internship will take place in-person (414 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714) between the hours of 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday based upon a schedule mutually agreed upon between the student and the Communications & Events Director.
- This Internship has several events which includes overnight hotel stays (travel and lodging will be covered)
- Summer 2026 - Spring 2027
NAMI Wisconsin Interns are expected to work 10 hours per week. This position is paid via a stipend of $400 per month. Interested candidates should email a resume to the Communications & Events Director, Ellie Ohnesorge, at ellie@namiwisconsin.org.
Any questions please contact our office at 608-268-6000.
