Youth Outreach Internship

Are you passionate about marketing and outreach? Do you love working with people and sharing information? Interested in education and community support?

The Martha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force (YTF) is seeking an intern to support Island youth. The intern will create marketing materials, develop a youth coalition and youth programming, and engage in administrative tasks. The intern will also learn about and educate the community about youth substance use, risky behaviors, and Positive Childhood Experiences.


About the Employer
The Martha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force (YTF) is a community-driven organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of youth across Martha’s Vineyard. By focusing on prevention, education, and intervention, we empower young people to make informed decisions, build resilience, and lead healthy lives.

Details

Start Date: June | flexible

Hours: 5-10 hours/week

Duration: Through August

Opportunity Open to: High School Students, College Students, Young Professionals (20s)

Duties + Responsibilities

  • Create engaging marketing materials from flyers to social media posts.

  • Actively help develop a youth coalition and youth programming.

  • Learn about and educate the community about youth substance use and risky behaviors.

  • Learn about and educate the community about Positive Childhood Experiences and how the MVYTF contributes to this in our community.

  • Represent our organization at community events around the island.

  • Support administrative tasks such as replying to emails, maintaining schedules, and online supply ordering.


Skills + Experience

Required skills:

  • Communicating clearly and comfortably is a must.

  • Familiarity with multiple social media platforms.

Bonus points for:

  • Applicants that are highly organized are preferred.

  • Ability to speak English and Portuguese is desirable.

  • Preferred Education: background in education and youth, as well as, communications.

  • Ability to quickly pick up new tasks is a plus.

The ideal candidate:

  • Our ideal candidate will have a two years of high school experience.

Compensation

Compensation: $100-200 a week based on hours worked.

Perks:

  • Access to training in prevention and youth development are available.

    Scroll down to view the CAMP program requirements and information to apply!

  • Through this internship, you will:

    • Learn and understand prevention statistics and information specific to our island.

    • Strong public speaking skills.

    • Social media calendar planning

    • Event organization and execution

  • • Education and Teaching

    • Prevention Outreach Coordinator

    • Community Engagement and Outreach

    • Nonprofit Work and Program Coordination

    • Marketing Coordinator

CAMP! Internship Program Requirements

BootCAMP!
CAMP! interns are required to participate in BootCAMP–a weekend of in-person professional development workshops. Topics covered include professionalism, goal setting, skill development, financial wellness, and preparing a professional profile.
Upon completion, interns will receive a certificate of completion. Exemptions may be permitted under exceptional circumstances.

When: Saturday + Sunday | June 27 + 28, 2026

Location: In-person at Slough Farm in Edgartown, MA.
More details coming soon!

End of Program Celebration
During the End of Program Celebration, interns will reflect on their personal and professional goals and accomplishments relating to their internship experience.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter with the subject “Internship Application” to Angela at aknapp@mvyouthtaskforce.org

Call 508-560-6194 for more information.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.