The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a non-profit organization dedicated to the outreach, education, early intervention, support, and advocacy for all eating disorders.

Founded in October 2000, The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently experiencing, and recovered from eating disorders. We create a bridge for those needing and seeking help by connecting people with resources to assist them in recovery.

The Alliance offers comprehensive services, including educational presentations and training days to schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, and community agencies; free, clinician-led weekly support groups nationwide for those experiencing eating disorders and for their loved ones; support and referrals through both our free help-line and comprehensive referral website; and unique and empowering scale smashing events and SmashTALK panel discussions. In September 2017, The Alliance opened Psychological Services, which offers direct, low-cost, life-saving treatment to underinsured and uninsured adults in the South Florida community.

Over the past 21 years, we have demonstrated our tireless commitment to making a positive impact on communities nationwide. 

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is seeking energetic and driven Operations Interns for the 2022 Summer Semester. These are part-time, unpaid internships providing flexible hours and optional academic credit. Interns will report to the Operations Manager.

The Operations Interns will assist the Operations Manager in creating and editing handbooks, policies, and procedures for the company. They will complete action items aimed at helping The Alliance expand their reach and deepen their impact. Through webinars, presentations, and meetings with Alliance staff, post-doctoral fellows, and other interns, Operations Interns will learn about a wide array of topics within healthcare and mental health, all while getting a glimpse into the general management of a non-profit organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching and compiling data
• Attending research presentations and other events
• Partaking in individual and group meetings on a weekly basis
• Updating employee handbooks, standard operating procedures, and policies
• Assisting staff in general administrative and human resources tasks
• Writing a blog post on a topic you are interested in within the eating disorder field
• Learning about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies within the professional setting, and creating/presenting a DEI proposal policy for the organization
• Collaborating with Operations Manager on upcoming projects
• Attending a minimum of three Alliance-hosted support groups and submitting write-ups for each
• Attending Webinars
• Presenting a team research project to Alliance staff

Internship Overview:

• Specifics: Unpaid remote internship offering academic credit hours (optional)
• Time Commitment: Minimum of 10 hours per week
• Internship Duration: Begins the week of June 6th and ends the week of August 26th

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in any major, but concentrations in Business, Human Resources, or Psychology are preferred
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer, writing, editing, and communication skills
• Competencies in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Presentation applications (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Comfortable working alone in a remote environment

*Note Remote and/or On-site Position available. On-site positions require the intern(s) to be fully vaccinated prior to the start date.

The application deadline is March 18th. The first and second interviews will be scheduled from March 21st through the week of April 4th. Offer letters and onboarding will be sent the week of April 11th.

Be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and school paperwork (if applicable) in the application.

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.