Programs & Outreach Spring Internship

Becky’s Fund is looking for an outgoing and passionate person who will assist in the delivery and promotion of education and advocacy for different audiences including teens, high school and college students and support the mission in providing direct services for those impacted by gender-based violence.

Responsibilities include:

• Research: Drafting and updating educational materials and assisting with original research.
• Advocacy: Responding to calls and emails from people seeking help, information, and referrals.
• Prevention Education: Working on youth peer leadership initiatives such as our Becoming Your Own Hero, Men of CODE, and Domestic Violence College tour, Working with our team to teach the programs for the Youth initiatives - Men of CODE, Becoming Your Own Hero, Domestic Violence College Tour
• Direct Support and Advocacy: Creating a listing of nation-wide referrals for those affected by domestic and dating violence to be incorporated as resources within our ENDOVI phone application, Supporting our efforts to support survivors through our ENDOVI phone application
• Administrative: Assisting with outreach and other administrative support for educational and programmatic goals.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Background in sociology, psychology, gender studies, and other relevant social sciences.
• Experience in teaching about gender-based violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, or other social justice topics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or intergroup dialogues.
• Experience in locating and analyzing social science research online.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and work independently.
• Experience working with youth populations (preferred).
• Strong research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with computerized databases, excel and data analysis.

Timeline and Hours:

• Minimum schedule of 25 - 30 hours/week.
• Undergraduate, graduate and law students are welcome to apply.
• Hours can be used for School Credit.

Access to full gym, massage chairs, kitchen with unlimited coffee/tea and printing.