MHPSS Fellow

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 changeSupporting the updating of core MHPSS trainings (Helping Caregivers Cope, Helping Children Cope, Strong from the Start, PFACC) with current evidenceSupporting 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 curriculumMapping domestic MHPSS partners in disaster-prone or affected communitiesSupporting MHPSS desk assessments in disaster contextsIdentifying conferences and dissemination opportunitiesAssisting with training materials, facilitator guides, and learning toolsOther 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 TeamsProfessional proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Qualifications For The Role Strong organizational skills and attention to detailStrong written and verbal skillsSelf-starter, with ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamStrong interpersonal and teamwork skillsExperience with or interest in domestic (US) emergency response What’s In It For You Structured learning and development programMeaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff memberHighly collaborative and innovative teamsNetworking program with managers across the organizationFlexible scheduleA family friendly work environmentThe 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