Youth Engagement and Policy Intern (Southeast Virginia)
Youth Engagement and Policy Intern (Southeast Virginia)
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10-07-2025
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Job Description
The Company
Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001 Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching developing and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research strategy creative production web traditional media social media policy change youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government non-profit and healthcare clients in over 35 states and provinces as well as to federal government agencies.
Rescues health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco obesity substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise eating healthy foods early childhood development and after school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescues behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17) young adult (18 - 26) and adult (18) populations in both rural and urban areas resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies.
We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods it can create good and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.
The Job
We are seeking a dynamic high-performing Youth Engagement and Policy Intern with experience in recruitment and community relations. The ideal candidate will have excellent public speaking organizational and writing skills as well as the ability to foster positive relationships with high schools in Virginia.
Day-To-Day Activities:
Partner Recruitment
Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001 Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching developing and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research strategy creative production web traditional media social media policy change youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government non-profit and healthcare clients in over 35 states and provinces as well as to federal government agencies.
Rescues health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco obesity substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise eating healthy foods early childhood development and after school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescues behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17) young adult (18 - 26) and adult (18) populations in both rural and urban areas resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies.
We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods it can create good and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.
The Job
We are seeking a dynamic high-performing Youth Engagement and Policy Intern with experience in recruitment and community relations. The ideal candidate will have excellent public speaking organizational and writing skills as well as the ability to foster positive relationships with high schools in Virginia.
Day-To-Day Activities:
Partner Recruitment
- Assist with recruiting high schools particularly in the Southwest region to join Y Streets Partner Program.
- Coordinate and participate in recruitment events (i.e. teacher presentations) and related activities at high schools to promote the Partner Program and network with school principals and teachers.
- Assist with coordinating outreach and promotional efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with school principals teachers staff and other key school administrators.
System Management:
- Utilize Rescues proprietary volunteer engagement system to track partner applications.
- Track and manage Memo of Understanding (MoUs).
Assist with Client Services
- Assist with managing related client requests and queries.
- Assist with creating related client reports and strategy presentations.
- Join client status calls and take meeting notes.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Experience in recruitment and community relations;
- Excellent public speaking skills;
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- Experience working in a deadline-driven environment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format)
- Flexibility and willingness to shift and pivot in response to the current climate and program needs;
- High-level competency with Microsoft Office G Suite or equivalent
Location: Remote in Southeast Virginia. Rescue is a remote work friendly employer. With limited exceptions remote work is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact if you have any questions.
Status: Part-time/Temporary/25 Hours per week
Pay Range: $18 per hour
Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue through the Benefits and Perks section on our careers page: Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services dental and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance and 401(k) with employer matching.
Travel: 70% or more in the state of Virginia. This position requires regular travel to sites across the state. A valid drivers license or reliable transportation is required. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check which includes a review of the candidates motor vehicle record.
If youre ready to join our team of mission driven talent challenging the status quo wed love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at for more information about what its like to work at Rescue and the benefits that we offer to our team members.
The Fine Print
Environment:
All business-related environments are tobacco-free.
Physical Requirements:
Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer laptop monitor or tablet for a full workday and for long periods of time (typically 8 hours) including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. If working from a Rescue office location able to stoop bend reach climb stairs and move freely throughout the building. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients coworkers or attend meetings and seminars. Must be able to move boxed work documents up to 40 pounds in and out of office for travel by car and by air.
The Application
All applications must be submitted through Rescues online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation as detailed at We do not accept applications via email mail fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to
PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an @ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @ or ). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at
By providing a telephone number and submitting the form you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of further messaging.
Rescue The Behavior Change Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.
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