External Affairs Internship
Position Details
This part-time, volunteer intern position involves assisting the External Affairs Department to ensure that our efforts to protect and seek justice for children impacted by child abuse have a lasting, positive effect, locally and beyond.
Position Schedule and Location:
- Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours* (M-F) per week, between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- *10-15 hours per week preferred
- Onsite, hybrid or remote opportunities available
Interacting With:
- Mission Kids staff
- Children ages 4-18
- Mission Kids Board of Directors
- Community members including children and adults
Essential Duties & Tasks
- Assist in research projects related to youth with problematic sexualized behaviors, child abuse, sex trafficking, and other related issues
- Assist CEO and External Affairs team in preparing written proposals for grants, presentations and/or research projects
- Prepare presentation materials, which could include handouts and/or PowerPoints
- Assist CEO with special projects
- Perform general clerical duties including, but not limited to, filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing (if on-site only)
- Assist with tracking and working on legislative issues
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage responsibilities and work independently with minimal oversight
- String proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, including responding appropriately and legally to disclosures of abuse
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
- Successful completion of background checks which, depending on assigned work location (remote, hybrid, or onsite), may include child abuse history, criminal history, and/or FBI clearances
Education
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant graduate degree program
Benefits
- Professional Experience: Gain hands-on experience in community education and outreach, enhancing your resume and career prospects.
- Skill Development: Develop essential skills in public speaking, data analysis, networking, and program implementation.
- Networking: Build professional connections with educators, child-serving professionals, and community leaders.
- Impact: Contribute to meaningful efforts in preventing child abuse and exploitation, making a tangible difference in the community.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative setting, receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a position that can accommodate your academic commitments and personal life.Â
- Personal Growth: Enhance your understanding of child welfare issues and develop a deeper sense of empathy and social responsibility.
Mission Kids does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin(ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Mission Kids is an equal-opportunity employer.
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