Digital Communications Intern

About Us 

The California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to strengthening behavioral health systems and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities in California and beyond. We operate at the intersection of clinical expertise and systems transformation, advancing behavioral health through a comprehensive ecosystem of technical expertise that blends implementation science and evidence-based practices with community-defined approaches to deliver sustainable, scalable solutions grounded in real-world needs. Bridging policy and practice, CIBHS partners with state and local agencies, providers, and community organizations to deliver expert training, technical assistance and capacity building; and third-party administration services. 

Position Overview 

CIBHS is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented intern to join our Digital Communications team at the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS). This internship offers hands-on experience supporting a mission-oriented nonprofit in digital communication, content creation, social media, and strategic communications within the behavioral health field. The Digital Communications Intern will support the development and execution of outreach strategies that elevate CIBHS’ trainings, initiatives, and impact.  

This role is ideal for a student or recent Marketing or Communications graduate interested in digital content, nonprofit communications, or social impact work and blending the latest innovations in social media with creativity and strategy. 

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt internship position for the period of June 15, 2026 through August 31, 2026. 

Key Responsibilities 

Create digital content, including graphics, short-form video, and social media materials to promote CIBHS trainings, events, and initiatives. 

Support social media campaigns, including LinkedIn posts, awareness month campaigns, and interactive content ideas. 

Assist with marketing strategies to improve training engagement, registration, and visibility of on-demand learning opportunities. 

Contribute ideas for digital campaigns, newsletters, website updates, and internal communications initiatives. 

Research peer organizations, competitors, emerging platforms, and digital communication trends to inform CIBHS’ outreach strategy. 

Review current marketing channels, such as the website, LinkedIn, and newsletters, and recommend opportunities for improvement. 

Analyze content performance and engagement trends to help inform future communications efforts. 

Support internal engagement ideas that strengthen connection and collaboration in a virtual work environment. 

Participate in team meetings and special communications projects as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college, community college, or university in a relevant field (Marketing or Communications) 

Demonstrated interest in Communications or Marketing 

Experience with social media platforms, especially LinkedIn  

Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills. 

Ability to think creatively and contribute new ideas to campaigns and content. 

Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, or similar design/content creation tools. 

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments. 

Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Comfortable analyzing content and making recommendations for improvement. 

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Familiarity and working experience with Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn, Adobe, Project Management Tools, MS Teams, and Zoom. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The hourly pay range for this temporary position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

This position is not benefits-eligible; however, it does include paid sick leave in accordance with California law. 

Work Location and Schedule 

The selected candidate must reside in California. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) hybrid position with occasional travel to the main office in Sacramento. Occasional travel within California for meetings, conferences and/or grantee site visits may also be required. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment 

Cultivating an inclusive staff and a sense of belonging is central to our organization’s focus on advancing equity. Our core values are Recovery and Resiliency, Anti-Racist, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Customer Commitment, Cultural and Linguistic Inclusion, Outcomes-Driven, and Health Equity and we believe a diverse and inclusive environment inspires unity, respect, and passion for our work and one another. We are interested in hearing from people who can work with colleagues of varied experience and backgrounds. We are an equal-opportunity employer, candidates from all backgrounds are considered, and as an organization that values equity and inclusion, we highly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans to apply. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their relevant experience and interest in the position to Recruiting@cibhs.org and reference “Digital Communications Intern” in the subject line.