Salary: Unpaid
About Safe Harbor: Safe Harbor is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides pathways for people impacted by domestic abuse to survive and thrive and raises awareness of domestic abuse through community engagement and education in Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties. Our services include a 24/7 helpline, emergency shelters, therapy, case management, legal advocacy, housing assistance, and trainings through education and prevention.
Internship Summary: Safe Harbors Prevention Intern will work alongside theprevention coordinator to implement strategic community-based prevention programming that is culturally relevant and accessible, with the intent to reach communitiesimpactedby domestic abuse. Prevention programming includes the Relationship Education Project (REP) and training that aims to provide the community and youth with education and skills to prevent domestic abuse.
The interns functionsinclude, but are not limited to, data entry, PowerPoint edits and presentations, REP-1 Presentations in schools, community engagement (tabling, speaking requestsforyouth basedevents), and facilitating partnerships with groups that may interface with victims of domestic and dating abuse,such asschools,community groups,faith communities, and other non-profit organizations and businesses.
This internship is a part time and unpaid position but will fulfill practicum requirements for many major programs.
When applying, please provide 2-3 references with name, title/position, relationship to you, and contact information (email and phone number). At least one reference must be academic in nature such as an advisor or professor.
Reports To:PreventionCoordinator and Education Program Manager
Internship Responsibilities:
- AssistsinfacilitatingREP-1 presentations in schools and community groups.
- Actively pursuesopportunities andrelationships to buildcollaborative partnerships with community groupsand schools to make domestic violence preventionapriority in the Safe HarborPicken, Anderson, and Oconeeservice area.
- Attendoutreach and tabling events where Safe Harbor Education and Prevention are requested.
- Assistinresearching, editing, and updating downloadable content based on culturally relevant information forthepreventioncurriculum.
- Assistin completingappropriate documentationfor data obtained aftertheschool curriculum.
- Collaborate with the Education team to develop and implement a strategic and comprehensive education and prevention plan for the Safe Harbor service area of Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.
- Participate in SafeHarborstaff meetings, team meetings, training, and continuing education.
- Enthusiastically supports and models the vision and mission of Safe Harbor to staff, clients, andthecommunity.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bilingualproficiencyin English and Spanish isa plus, though notrequired
- Undergraduate level (preferred semester junior or senior)
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written;Public speaking experiencepreferred
- Must work well independently and with a team. This position works primarily outside an office (from home and in community-based settings). Candidates must display initiative, integrity, and dedication to this position.
- Ability to relate to others empathetically, non-judgmentally, and supportively
- Possess a valid Drivers License and/or reliable transportation for internship-related travel
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours