Casual - Research & Social Media - Student Intern

Position: Casual Hire - Research & Social Media - Student Intern
Location : University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Athletics Department, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Athletics Department
Opening Date: 05/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: casual
Description

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title:
Casual Hire - Research & Social Media - Student Intern

Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted:
May 22, 2025

Closing date: continuous

Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Other Conditions: Hours not to exceed 10 hours per week. All positions require successful completion of a background check. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.
About Rainbow WellnessRainbow Wellness is the mental health department of the University of Hawai?i at Manoa (UHM) dedicated to supporting the well-being of student-athletes. The department is made up of licensed and pre-licensed therapists who offer therapy and wellness support to UHM student-athletes. Grounded in the NCAA's best practices for mental health, Rainbow Wellness not only serves student-athletes while participating in their sport, but also promotes mental health prevention and preparation for life after sport.

These principles guide our work both in therapy and in outreach, including our digital presence on Instagram (@Hawaii Rainbow Wellness ), which serves as a platform for:

• Increasing awareness of the various services provided by Rainbow Wellness
• Sharing mental health and sports psychology data
• Educating student-athletes on mental health tips, techniques, and strategies
• Normalizing therapy and mental health support

Position Overview

This student intern role supports the Rainbow Wellness therapists by collecting data related to mental health and sports psychology, and converting the data into digestible social media content for student-athletes. The time commitment for this position is 5-10 hours per week. This position goes from August 2025 to May 2026 and is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities

• Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings with the social media team to brainstorm and plan content, campaigns, etc.
• Find and cite reputable sources and evidence-based interventions, then summarize data for
• Lead social media campaigns that focus on important mental health topics
  • Some social media campaigns may require collaboration with therapists, physicians, dietitians, trainers, coaches, student-athletes, and/or other subject matter experts
• Assist with enhancing social media engagement and reach
• Additionally, the intern may be tasked with creating content for other social media or digital platforms, such as blog posts, podcasts, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about mental health, sports psychology, and/or athlete well-being. The candidate should also have some interest or experience in content creation, digital design, and/or social media strategy.
Some topics related to mental health can be difficult to address, especially on social media. The candidate must be able to address these topics in a respectful and sensitive manner.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach
1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
2) resume, and
3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number) and
4) copy of certification.
Inquiries:
Kelly Hee, Lead Mental Health Therapist,

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