Position: Volunteer Show Host

Organization: Black Mental Health Matters Show Reports To: Executive Producer Location: Remote Time Commitment: 5–10 hours/week, flexible (recording schedule to be agreed with production team) Compensation: Volunteer / unpaid position

Role Summary

The Volunteer Show Host leads warm, empathetic, and engaging conversations on the Black Mental Health Matters Show, guiding guests — therapists, advocates, and lived-experience voices — through discussions that break the silence and stigma around mental health in Black communities. This role is central to the show’s voice and tone, requiring someone who can hold space for difficult topics while keeping episodes accessible, honest, and grounded in culture and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Host and moderate recorded and/or live episodes of the show
• Conduct guest interviews with therapists, advocates, and lived-experience voices
• Research guest backgrounds and prepare thoughtful, well-informed interview questions
• Create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for sensitive conversations
• Collaborate with the production team on episode themes, scheduling, and format
• Help promote episodes across social media and community channels
• Maintain a tone and messaging consistent with BMHM’s mission and values Qualifications
• Strong public speaking, interviewing, and active listening skills
• Genuine passion for Black mental health advocacy
• Comfortable discussing sensitive and personal topics with empathy and care
• Prior hosting, broadcasting, public speaking, or podcasting experience preferred
• Reliable, organized, and able to commit to a consistent recording schedule
• Comfortable with Restream, Zoom, or similar recording/streaming platforms What You'll Gain
• A platform to elevate mental health advocacy in the Black community
• Direct connection with mental health professionals, advocates, and community leaders
• Hands-on experience in media hosting, interviewing, and podcast production
• The opportunity to shape a growing show and its impact from the ground up How to Apply Interested candidates should send a brief introduction, relevant experience, and a sample clip or recording (if available) to podcasts@bmhm.org.