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Brightline · 1 month ago

BrightLife Kids Health Educator Internship (San Francisco Bay Area, CA)

Santa Clara, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Brightline is launching its 2026 internship program aimed at supporting the Brightlife Kids program, which focuses on improving behavioral health care for children and families. The intern will work closely with Community Engagement Leads to promote social and emotional well-being and gain hands-on experience in mental and behavioral health while making a community impact.

Child CareFamilyHealth CareHome Health CareMental Health

Responsibilities

Ditch the textbook - you'll get genuine, hands-on experience in mental and behavioral health, working directly with families

You'll be our voice at local events (fairs, school gatherings, etc.)

Your mission: directly connect with parents and spread the word about BrightLife Kids’ impact and the importance of prioritizing behavioral health

Lead the conversations that make child behavioral health easy to understand and learn how to turn a conversation into action

Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Brightline employees, gaining valuable insights into community health and engagement strategies

You will seriously boost your game in public speaking, event execution, and communication

Plus, you'll gain practical experience navigating complex public health systems and building a professional network within diverse local communities

Qualification

SpanishMulticultural populationsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPediatric mental healthAdditional languages

Required

Able to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week to attend community events within a 1-hour driving radius from where you live

Proficiency in Spanish is a major plus, we often engage with primarily Spanish-speaking communities

We're looking for driven interns whose goals align with this opportunity. Tell us how this role acts as the next level-up in your career plan, using skills gained from any experience - formal education, work, or personal projects - to back it up

You enjoy outreach, are excellent with people, and can confidently speak to groups about our mission. Strong communication skills are essential for this role

You're energized, proactive, and always ready to jump in with a smile

You view feedback as an immediate opportunity to improve, and you are naturally flexible and proactive in adopting new strategies

Strong organizational skills and administrative diligence. You are meticulous with documentation, lead logging, and hour tracking, and are proficient with computer systems and software, primarily google calendar/email and Slack

You're motivated, reliable, and comfortable taking ownership of your tasks and handling outreach events independently

Are experienced working with multicultural populations

You are 18 years or older and have completed high school or equivalent

You have access to reliable transportation to commute to in-person events