CCI Select - Matthew Benedict ’15 Concussion & CTE Resources Intern - Summer 2026
Location: USA
Supervisor: Patient Services Manager
Status: Intern | Fully Remote | Flexible Hours
Company: Concussion & CTE: $5,000 Stipend
*Please note: Your résumé MUST be approved by a CCI Peer Career Advisor in order to apply in Handshake. (If your résumé was approved last year and updated with new experiences, it remains valid.)
Responsibilities
- Build resources for patients and caregivers offering comprehensive support and information.
- Engage with affected constituents to understand their needs and offer tailored assistance.
- Cultivate relationships with medical providers and service organizations.
- Collaborate with other departments to contribute to organizational goals and projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Team player with a genuine interest in helping others
- Experience in mental health, suicide prevention, aging, dementia, or neuroscience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and analytical mindset
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to help@concussionandcte.org
About the Matthew Benedict ’15 Internship
The Fund honors the memory of Middlebury alum Matthew Benedict ’15, who died by suicide in 2019. Family and friends created Matthew Benedict’s One Last Goal Foundation, and one purpose of the foundation is to support outreach and research to help individuals who are suffering the devastating effects of concussions, as Matthew did.
The Matthew Benedict ’15 Internship Fund (Fund) was established through a recurring grant recommendation from Matthew Benedict’s One Last Goal Foundation at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo at the recommendation of Anne M. and William J. Benedict P’15 (Donors). The Matthew Benedict ’15 Internship Fund is an expendable fund created to support a student internship in neuroscience, brain development, concussion research, or related experience, with preference for funding to be awarded to a student interning at the Concussion & CTE Foundation.
About the Concussion & CTE Foundation
The Concussion & CTE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was founded by Robert Cantu, MD, and Chris Nowinski, PhD, to support athletes, veterans and all affected by concussions and CTE; to achieve smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation; and to End CTE through prevention and research. Concussion & CTE Foundation’s work has been featured by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, TIME, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, BBC, PBS, HBO Real Sports, and many other news and media outlets. For more information, please visit Concussionandcte.org.
At the Concussion & CTE Foundation, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on qualifications, merit and organizational need and without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The Concussion & CTE Foundation is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
CCI Select Internships & Cohorts
The CCI Select Internship Program offers Middlebury students the opportunity to take part in impactful, hands-on internships across the U.S. and around the world. Each position is chosen for its strong mentorship, meaningful learning outcomes, and potential to help students explore career interests in a real-world setting.
- Funding: Interns receive a $5,000 CCI award to support their summer experience.
- Requirements: Your résumé must be CCI-approved to apply. Selected interns must participate in all cohort meetings and complete pre-internship forms, a post-internship evaluation, and a donor thank-you letter.
- Eligibility: Open to returning Middlebury students. Seniors graduating in May 2026, students not enrolled in Spring or Fall 2026, and those planning to transfer are not eligible.
These internships are made possible through the generosity of Middlebury College donors who believe in the power of experiential learning.
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