Internships at APA - Leadership Development Institute, ACT

We are currently hiring for a paid summer intern for 2026. Applications are currently being accepted for interns to provide administrative support for the ACT Raising Safe Kids program. Interns will need to commit to up to 20 hours a week.

The Leadership Development Institute (LDI) provides internships to fellows who have an interest in or are pursuing careers in behavioral health. The LDI consists of programs that promote psychological science to bolster and enhance the behavioral health workforce, including the ACT Raising Safe Kids (ACT) program. ACT is a training program that teaches positive parenting skills to caregivers of children from birth to age 10.

Requirements

• A student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study with an interest in psychology or behavioral health discipline.
• The internship is a fully remote position. Interested students must reside in a state that meets APA’s residency requirements.
• Availability to work up to 20 hours a week. The internship is primarily for Monday-Friday during normal business hours, but there is occasional weekend support needed.
• This is largely an administrative internship opportunity, providing programmatic support. This is not a research or clinical position. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are needed.

Interns can expect to learn the following

• Program and grant administration and management
• Promotional material production and dissemination
• Survey creation, data collection, and analysis for program improvement and implementation

Job Location - Remote: APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

To apply for our internship program: Click on the “Apply Now” button. APA requests a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample as attachments with all applications. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we request that students combine all application materials into one document (i.e. PDF) before submitting their application. Please note that we are not able to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] . 

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.