Paid Community Development Intern
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is a venture backed startup transforming the way pediatric behavioral healthcare is delivered, and improving accessibility for the up to 80% of children who currently go without care. We are building the gold standard of exceptional technology-enabled treatment and care, serving providers, patients and families and modernizing the traditional scaffolding used for care delivery. Our mission is to make pediatric behavioral healthcare accessible to all, enable delivery at the right time and place, empower children and adolescents to reach their full potential and support families throughout the care process. Through our national provider network of best-in-class pediatric behavioral health providers and proprietary technology consisting of digital interventions, parent-based content and family support, we provide an unparalleled approach to ensuring that children and families receive the care they deserve and our providers are supported with the tools and resources needed to deliver a superb care delivery experience.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated Community Development Intern to support our outreach and partnership efforts. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about healthcare, community engagement, and making a tangible difference in children’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Research and identify potential community partners, including pediatricians’ offices, schools, and local organizations.
- Reach out to prospective partners via phone and email, to introduce our services
- Support scheduling and preparation for meetings with community stakeholders.
- Assist in developing outreach materials (emails, one-pagers, presentations).
- Track outreach activities and maintain accurate records in our CRM or outreach tracker.
- Help brainstorm and implement creative strategies to build brand awareness in the community.
- Provide general support to the business development and marketing teams as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable with outreach and relationship-building.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Interest in healthcare, public health, or community engagement.
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
Perks
- Hands-on experience in business and community development within a mission-driven organization.
- Mentorship and career development support.
- Flexible schedule (part-time, with potential to extend).
- Opportunity to make an impact on children’s health and wellbeing.
Ability to work 10-15 hours per week
Hopscotch is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building and embracing a diverse team. We do not discriminate on the basis on sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. You must be authorized to work in the United States. We are currently unable to provide work visa sponsorship.