Mental Health First Aid Instructor Internships
Mental health first aid instructor internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on experience designing and delivering mental health training, mentorship from working mental health first aid instructors, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across {{top_industries_phrase}} are active now, with Cintas among the employers posting roles now.
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Title: Intern - First Aid and Safety
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84104Requisition Number: 240005
Job Description
Cintas is seeking an Intern to participate in a program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge across all areas of our business, as well as the professional services industry. The goal is to expose the Intern to our different departments. The Intern experience combines hands-on training with the opportunity to interact with multiple departments in order to develop stronger leadership, organization, communication and time management skills.
Skills/Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Other co-op or internship experience in a Customer Service, Sales, Production or Administrative role
- A business or otherwise related academic major
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and intranet/internet
- A leadership/management role in campus or related extracurricular activities
- Availability to start within two weeks after offer made/accepted
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Office Administration
Organization: First Aid and Safety
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Job Segment: Temporary, Intern, Safety, Contract, Entry Level, Service
Title: Intern - First Aid and Safety
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84104Requisition Number: 240005
Job Description
Cintas is seeking an Intern to participate in a program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge across all areas of our business, as well as the professional services industry. The goal is to expose the Intern to our different departments. The Intern experience combines hands-on training with the opportunity to interact with multiple departments in order to develop stronger leadership, organization, communication and time management skills.
Skills/Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Other co-op or internship experience in a Customer Service, Sales, Production or Administrative role
- A business or otherwise related academic major
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and intranet/internet
- A leadership/management role in campus or related extracurricular activities
- Availability to start within two weeks after offer made/accepted
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Office Administration
Organization: First Aid and Safety
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Job Segment: Temporary, Intern, Safety, Contract, Entry Level, Service
Mental Health First Aid Instructor Internship Market
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Tips for Your Mental Health First Aid Instructor Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers, including national behavioral health networks and hospital systems, recruit summer mental health first aid instructor interns the preceding fall. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Set a recurring reminder to check listings every two weeks rather than waiting until the semester before you want to start.
Build a portfolio before you have work history
Hiring teams for mental health first aid instructor internships expect limited professional experience, so give them something to evaluate. Document a workshop you designed or co-facilitated, a mental health awareness curriculum outline, or a community training project, noting the instructional framework and tools you used. A shareable slide deck or written plan is a stronger signal than a list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to organizations running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity. Combining both channels widens the pool you reach and reduces the risk of depending on a single pipeline.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Mental health first aid instructor intern interviews often include a scenario-based or role-play component where you demonstrate how you would respond to a participant in distress or facilitate a session segment. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just rehearsing answers silently, because interviewers weigh how you think through situations as much as the response you land on.
Mental Health First Aid Instructor Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health first aid instructor internship?
Lead with coursework and documented training projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio showing a completed curriculum outline, a co-facilitated workshop, or a mental health awareness presentation gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters for structured cohorts often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a mental health first aid instructor internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for mental health first aid instructor interns is consistent performance on real facilitation work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the return-offer timeline early enough to stay visible. Position for one by treating every training session and project as a demonstration of readiness, while keeping other opportunities open.
When should I apply for mental health first aid instructor internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, including hospital systems and national nonprofits, often recruit summer mental health first aid instructor interns the preceding fall. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your availability gives you the best shot at structured cohort programs before they fill.
Are mental health first aid instructor internships paid?
Most professional mental health first aid instructor internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and community-based organizations sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so reading each listing carefully helps you compare offers on a consistent basis.
What should a mental health first aid instructor internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects, naming the tools and frameworks you used and linking to any deliverable you can share publicly, such as a training outline, a workshop slide deck, or a co-facilitation recording. Add relevant coursework in psychology, public health, or education, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get mental health first aid instructor internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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