Post-Bacc Opportunity with The Learning and Cognition Lab

The Learning and Cognition Lab in UMD's College of Education 

is seeking responsible undergraduate,
postbaccalaureate, or graduate students with prior lab experience to assist with data collection. 

These hourly positions would start immediately and continue into the spring. All data collection will take place on campus. The study uses fNIRS to investigate spatial and verbal activation during mathematics calculations and problem-solving. 

Experience with neuroimaging is a plus. Interested applicants should send a resume/CV to Victoria Terry at valexa@umd.edu.

NAMI HelpLine Specialist Internship

Apply To Be A NAMI HelpLine Specialist Intern  

https://nami.applicantpro.com/jobs/3515487

Do you have a caring heart? Do you have a passion for helping others and making a meaningful difference? Volunteers on the NAMI HelpLine become a vital part of a person’s mental health journey.

The NAMI HelpLine is powered by people who know what it’s like to need help with mental health challenges – whether as an individual, a friend, or family caregiver.

Volunteers and interns serving on the NAMI HelpLine are well-trained, equipped with tools, and supported by NAMI HelpLine Staff. Through your training and service, you will develop a deeper understanding of mental health conditions, recovery strategies, and ways to navigate life challenges.

Serving from home and using your computer, you will answer calls and texts from people reaching out for help and you will provide them with mental health information, resources, and emotional support.

Help people impacted by mental illness move from hopeless to hopeful. Apply to be a NAMI HelpLine Specialist today!

Emerging Adults Resource Summit: Friday 8/22

CASA of Prince George's County is hosting 

the Emerging Adults Resource Summit on Friday August 22 from 9:30 am - 2 pm in the School of Public Health.

 
The summit aims to discuss emerging trends and critical areas affecting youth and young adults with experiences in the foster care system. 

*The summit will be insightful for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning how to support the foster youth community.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_xoRR93LEf7bw8tMMN38padhTMq3wJ2GOyoEOzJ3XdI/viewform?edit_requested=true

Bilingual Youth & Family Case Mgmt. Internship: Eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit

EveryMind 

https://www.everymind.org/internships/

This internship is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit.

Linkages to Learning & School and Community Youth Services
EveryMind is seeking interns to join our Linkages to Learning and School and Community Youth Services teams. These programs are school-based partnerships focused on holistic student support, family engagement, and community development. As an intern, you will:Provide case management services to caregivers.

Responsibilities:
Plan and facilitate support groups for students and/or caregivers in school settings.
Collaborate with school staff and administration to support student and family needs.
Work with community stakeholders on outreach initiatives and donation drives.
Conduct needs assessments and collect program data.
Support clients in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with essential resources, including food assistance and other community-based supports.
Family Empowerment Institute (FEI) – Spanish Bilingual Required

The Family Empowerment Institute (FEI) is a community-school partnership focused on equipping families with the skills and tools needed to achieve self-sufficiency. This internship offers hands-on experience in program coordination, case management, and outreach, particularly within diverse, multicultural communities. As an intern, you will:Maintain records of FEI program services.
Support administrative tasks and program coordination.
Create flyers and outreach materials for community engagement.
Assist in planning and implementing workshops and training sessions for families.
Conduct training evaluations and collect participant feedback.
Provide case management services to caregivers.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required for this role.
Ready to Apply?
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=197197&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB
If you're passionate about mental health, community outreach, and making a difference, we’d love to have you on board! Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey with EveryMind.

Fall 2025 Research Assistant Positions with The Child Development Lab

The Child Development Laboratory at 

University of Maryland, under the direction of Dr. Nathan
Fox, is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 undergraduate research assistants! 

Successful applicants will work on the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study. Our studies examine the effects of temperament on social and cognitive development using a variety of neurological and behavioral methods. This position involves assisting with study visits, and research assistants will gain experience with behavioral visits, electroencephalogram (EEG) collection, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) collection, taking part in research discussions, and play an active role in behavioral and physiological data collection. Social and biological science-related field majors are encouraged to apply. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening availability.

Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to work on several studies going on in the lab. Many of our undergraduate research assistants present at the annual Undergraduate Research Day. The position requires attention to detail, proper time management, and excellent interpersonal skills. We ask for a two semester commitment, but space is not guaranteed. Credit is available for PSYC 479, EDHD 498, & PHSC 389 for those interested!

Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

 
Responsibilities:
-6 hours per week in lab
-Data collection
-Research discussions
-Behavioral and physiological data collection
-Assisting with study visits

Qualifications: 

Experience working or completing research with infants, children, and adolescents is preferred but not required

How to apply: 

Fill out this link (https://forms.gle/8C6ipy5Jx6xyy3UE9) with your resume/CV & unofficial transcript
Questions? Contact Jamie Listokin (listokin@umd.edu)

Apply for an Executive Board Position With Camp Kesem @ UMD: Application deadline is August 1st @ 11:59 pm

Applications for Kesem at University of Maryland's

Executive Board will remain open until August 1st!
Kesem is a nationwide nonprofit organization that supports kids through and beyond a parent’s cancer. While our main programming includes a free week-long sleepaway camp for kids in the DMV, we also provide year-round programming, reunions, and individualized support depending on the needs of families.

Being a part of our Executive Board means you get to play a hands-on role in the functioning of our chapter. Not only will you have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children affected by a parent's cancer, but you will also make lifelong friendships along the way.

Serving on the Executive Board requires a 3-5 hour commitment per week, depending on the position.

There is availability in EVERY position, and prior involvement in Kesem at University of Maryland is NOT required. For a detailed description for each position, see the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvcVhbnMdVn4Sc2Klsqz4KMmhNw3JXTys4ao21hL72E/edit

The application can be found at https://forms.gle/hR29UTVquGEkV7eq6. Applications are due on Friday, August 1st at 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at maryland@kesem.org. We can't wait to read your applications!

Volunteer/Intern with The Washington English Center

Volunteer with The Washington English Center

The Washington English Center is seeking volunteer ESOL Co-Teachers, Substitute Teachers, and Tutors. Undergraduate psychology majors can earn credit for this volunteer experience through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning. Learn about a previous student's experience interning with The Washington English Center HERE.

Internship opportunity with The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center is seeking an 

intern for the upcoming Fall 2025 Semester. This

opportunity will be working with Dr. Daniel Roche focusing on addictions research and treatment. 

To learn about some of the tasks and projects of this internship, check out this poster from a previous psychology major who completed this experience. Undergraduate psychology majors can earn academic credit for this experience through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning.

If this internship aligns with your KSAs, background, experience, and goals please email your resume to DRoche@som.umaryland.edu

ABA Therapy Internships with Amigo Care

Amigo Care ABA Therapy Autism Services is seeking interns for 

this fall. Amigo Care provides in-home
therapy to children diagnosed with autism across Maryland, with a focus on multilingual families and the Latino community.

Previous psychology majors have interned with Amigo Care. Learn more about tasks, knowledge, skills, and opportunities this internship can provide here. Undergraduate psychology majors can earn academic credit for this experience through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning.

If interested, please email your resume to internships@amigocareaba.com

Fall 2025 Internship with the St. Jerome's Counseling Program

The St. Jerome's Counseling Program is seeking an intern for this Fall 2025. 

The St. Jerome's Counseling Program is designed to assist individuals, couples, families, and children (ages 3 and up) with a wide range of needs and concerns. Previous psychology majors have interned with the St. Jerome Counseling Program. Learn more about the tasks, learning, and skills you might develop through this internship here. Undergraduate psychology majors can earn academic credit for this experience through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning.

If interested, please email your resume to Rebecca Lee, Clinical Director @ rlee@stjeromes.org

Full-time Post-Bacc Faculty Specialist Position with The Maryland Neuroimaging Center

Faculty Specialist/MRI Tech       

Maryland Neuroimaging Center at UMD
The Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC) at the University of Maryland College Park is seeking a full-time post baccalaureate faculty specialist for the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC). The MNC FS, with the working title of MR Technologist, is expected to learn how to operate a Siemens 3T Prisma MRI machine, assist on research projects using the MRI machine and peripherals, assist the MR Physicist, as needed, in ongoing use and maintenance of the MRI machine and assist as needed with the administrative efforts of the center. This a full-time, contractual and benefits eligible position. Salary and benefits are competitive.

For more information about this full-time position, please go to
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/University-of-Maryland-College-Park/MRI-Tech-Faculty-Specialist_JR102014

Fall 2025 Virtual Internship with Best Within You Therapy & Wellness

We are excited to be looking for another intern at www.bestwithinyou.com. We are a practice of
psychologists and dietitians.

The internship will be focused on marketing/ social media/ tasks to support the practice. We are looking for someone who has a desire to help with our Instagram @bestwithinyou. We need help making posts with mental health content and new ideas for better engagement. We also need help responding to posts on Facebook where clinicians are looking for help finding a therapist for a client. There may be other tasks to help support the practice. This is a virtual internship with no set hours. Hours are based on the tasks needed. Ability to be active on our Instagram is important.

Potential Responsibilities:
- Helping increase instagram engagement and making Canva posts
- Blog posts about mental health topics
-Support with private practice tasks
-Posting to Facebook to market psychologists

Requirements:
- Interest and availability to check Facebook during the weekday
- Interest in making posts for Instagram about mental health and engaging on Instagram. We want someone who can come up with ideas to help on Instagram account
- 9-12 month Commitment (12 month commitment is preferred)
- Experience using Canva
- Someone who can take initiative, is responsive to emails, and has interest in social media.

Benefits:
-Adding to resume
-Potential letter of recommendation from a psychologist
-Gaining experience in the mental health field
-Potential for course credit https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit
-Make content that can help others
-Mentorship

How To Apply:
If interested please send to drrebeccaleslie@bestwithinyou.com
1. Your resume
2. Confirmation that you can commit to a year and understanding it is an unpaid internship
3. Briefly sharing why you think you could be a good fit for this internship and your interest in helping with our Instagram.
4. How many hours a week you can commit to

Please list these items out in an email and title them 1,2, 3, and 4.

Research Coordinator Position with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders 

for Children (COACH) is a clinical treatment
research program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that focuses on improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome (TS), misophonia, and related conditions. To achieve this goal, we integrate innovative technologies (e.g., virtual reality), psychophysiology (i.e., skin conductance, heart rate variability), and neurobiological research to answer treatment-oriented research questions.

We’re hiring a full-time Research Coordinator. The research coordinator is responsible for participant recruitment, data entry/management, and supporting the Principal Investigator in research-related activities (e.g., literature reviews, preliminary data analyses, manuscript preparation). Prior research coordinators have contributed to several peer-reviewed manuscripts and/or first-authored poster presentations at national conferences.

How To Apply:
To learn more about our work please visit our website (www.jhucoach.org). To apply for the position, please do so here (https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Research-Program-Coordinator-MD-21205/1309328900/).

PSYC Transfer Terp Leadership Opportunity

PSYC is hosting a Transfer Preview Day 

on Friday 10/24/25 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm for students from Anne Arundel Community College who are interested in transferring to The University of Maryland as a psychology major. We are in need of current psychology major transfer students to help meet & greet the group, have lunch with the students, serve on a transfer student panel, or participate in an experiential learning fair to share their experiences outside the classroom. You can volunteer for an hour or more if you like.

If interested and available on Friday 10/24, please complete this short interest form. Thanks!

Paid, Part-Time PSYC 100 Post-Bac Support Position for Fall 2025! Section FC03 MW 4:30-5:45 pm

The Department of Psychology has a part-time, paid position to support one Introduction to Psychology
(PSYC 100 FC03) course section for the Fall 2025 semester.

The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the Fall 2025 term. 

Responsibilities include:
-Overseeing the setup of classroom supplies, materials, and technologies.
-Facilitating classroom discussions and activities.
-Independently leading weekly discussion section meetings.
-Grading of writing assignments.
-Managing some aspects of the course ELMS page and administration (grades, emails, etc.)
-Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing feedback.

Minimum requirements to be considered:
-Have graduated or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMD.
-Have earned at least an "A-" in PSYC 100 (or equivalent).
-Are available for class meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 pm-5:45 pm. 
-Can offer evidence of high-level communication skills, particularly in writing, proofreading, and speaking.
-Can offer evidence of an organized, reliable work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as with teams of peers.
-Can offer evidence of technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Can be trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
-Are excited about the idea of leading groups of students through activities, reviews, discussions.
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)

Strongest consideration given to candidates who:
-Took PSYC100 @ UMD
-Have prior teaching assistantship experience.
-Have experience mentoring, advising or assisting other students.

Application deadline: August 10^th or until position is filled. Class begins on Monday, September 8th.  

Instructions: 

Send the following to Dr. Benjamin Jones jonesb@umd.edu attached as a single PDF document.
-Professionally formatted cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications.
-An updated resume or C.V.
-A copy of your unofficial transcript

Applicants can expect to be contacted the following week with more information about interviews, which can be held in person or via Zoom.