Role Description

We are looking for a Military Engagement Intern to join our Business Development team this summer! The Military Engagement Intern will support outreach and partnership development across the U.S. military community. This role will help expand awareness of services available to active-duty service members, veterans, and military families by building relationships with military service organizations and key installation touch points. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in military partnerships, strategic communications, and mission-driven outreach.

This is a remote position based on Eastern Time. Talkspace Headquarters is located in NYC.

As part of your application, please include a short cover letter. We’d love to hear why you're interested in Talkspace and this internship in particular. Make it personal—we want to hear your voice, not ChatGPT's 😉.

Internship Details

• Duration: June 1st, 2026 - August 21st, 2026
• Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Projects: You'll work on 2-3 key initiatives, with one serving as your final deliverable.
• Compensation: Our compensation policy ensures a minimum of $15/hour or the legally required local minimum wage, whichever is greater, to maintain fairness across regions.
• Mentorship: You'll be paired with a Talkspace mentor to guide you throughout the program.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct outreach to military service organizations (MSOs), veteran nonprofits, and military support networks
• Help build relationships with military installation leaders, command teams, and community partners
• Support development of communication strategies to increase awareness among military populations
• Draft outreach emails, resource materials, and awareness campaigns
• Research military organizations and maintain a database of partnership contacts
• Assist in preparing materials for command briefings and partner meetings

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in military partnership development
• Exposure to the military support ecosystem
• Experience with strategic outreach and communications
• Opportunities to work with leaders across the military and nonprofit communities

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate in Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field
• Strong communicator with excellent writing skills
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable conducting research and outreach
• Passion for supporting military service members, veterans, and their families
• Military affiliation (veteran, military family member, ROTC) or familiarity with military culture preferred

Why Talkspace?

Talkspace is the world’s leading online therapy company, serving over 2 million users looking to begin their wellness journey through tele-health. According to the World Health Organization, close to 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, and on average more than 75% with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition at all. Additionally, one-third of the world’s population – 2 billion people – live in countries that spend less than 1% of their health budgets on mental health. Therapy is a universal need and it's our mission here to change the world by cultivating an intentional space for people to feel supported through quality care that is simple and accessible.

Combining our passion for innovation along with our desire to help others overcome the stigma behind “getting help,” we are transforming the way patients find the right care provider, making an otherwise impossible feat easily conquerable. Our network of licensed, accredited, and board-certified clinicians are increasing access to mental health for our members through a myriad of high-quality therapy services: anytime and for a fraction of the price. Dedicated to our mission, we are looking for candidates that want to bring their talents into a diverse “for purpose” space. If you’re equally as passionate about making quality mental healthcare accessible to all then Talkspace is the right place for you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification or if your path has been nontraditional — such as not completing a formal degree program, taking a career break, or having a prior criminal record — if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.