Community Outreach and Administrative Internship

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

Title: Community Outreach and Administration Intern

Internship Status: Part-Time Unpaid

Location: Local Office

Summary: The primary role of the Community Outreach and Administration Intern is to support the Outreach and Training Program Director and the local Director of Programs. The key responsibilities include assisting in the development of the volunteer engagement program, such as creating materials, coordinating training, and planning volunteer events; providing general administrative support; participating in community outreach efforts; and contributing to the planning and execution of special projects and events.

Availability: Determined in alignment with the intern's academic requirements and school-related goals, and Unbound Now's work hours and needs.

Working Conditions: Work is typically conducted in a standard office or professional setting. On rare occasions, duties may require performing tasks in environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, odors, or elevated noise levels.

Travel: This position may require limited travel for training and team/professional development

opportunities. May require travel to meet with clients.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of training materials for community awareness and professional training.

Participate in outreach to specialized professionals (i.e., medical professionals, hotels, etc.) and populations at risk for trafficking.

Represent Unbound Now in community outreach events such as resource tabling events

Help design outreach and training materials as needed.

Create a bibliography of research on human trafficking based on recent studies.

Research of best practices in anti-trafficking, survivor services, outreach, and prevention education.

Assist in the preparation and implementation of the in-kind initiative.

Track and verify volunteer hours in the volunteer database.

Assist in the development and sustainability of the volunteer program.

Support in volunteer recognition events.

Provide support in the preparation and coordination of Unbound Now special events.

Expectations/Job Requirements of an Intern:

Pursuing a degree or a graduate degree with at least 60 hours of completion

Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church

Agreement with the vision, mission, and values of Unbound Now

Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks and child abuse registry checks

Agreement to complete the Unbound Now Foundations course

Ability and willingness to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others

Intern will agree to abide by all Unbound Now policies and procedures, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including Unbound Now's Abuse Prevention and Response Policy

Willingness to accept the direction of duties assigned by paid staff

The intern will complete assigned tasks within a given time frame or on time.

High level of organizational and time management skills

Strong work ethic - consistent and reliable

Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential

Commit to once-weekly in-person meetings with the supervisor

Participate in weekly team meetings

*This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the intern candidate. The scope of the position may change as needed to meet organizational demands.

Physical and Driving Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license, current car insurance, and be able to operate a personal or company vehicle as needed for intern-related travel.

Occasional physical demands may require the ability to lift or carry loads up to 30 pounds.

Frequent demands require close visual attention to detail and prolonged periods of mental concentration.

Unbound Now will structure position duties and supervision in a manner that allows the Intern to receive credit hours and welcomes input on this issue.

Expectations of Unbound Now:

Unbound Now will provide opportunities to meet with community engagements.

Unbound Now will provide opportunities for continued education.

Unbound Now will provide weekly supervision to discuss professional development and ethical dilemmas.

Unbound Now will provide feedback for school assignments on time.

Unbound Now will provide supervision over the intern's job responsibilities.

Will the intern be paid? Yes No X

Will the intern receive mileage reimbursement? Yes No X

Unbound Now is not obligated to offer full-time employment to an intern at any point before or after the internship period. Similarly, interns are not obligated to accept employment or continue any relationship with Unbound Now upon completion of their internship.

Internship Relationships:

Supervisor:Unbound Now Outreach & Training Program Director, Local Regional & Assistant Director, and Director of Programs

Works with: Other Unbound Now teams, community partners, and other local organizations

Supervises: None