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If you’re a college student with a passion for social justice, we’d love to have you intern with us. We have three main internship opportunities, but we are open to new ideas. Let us know what you’re passionate about and we’ll find a way to use your talents to further the cause.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Melinda. Internships available on a semester-long basis.
Community Outreach/Public Relations Assistant
A successful community outreach assistant candidate is dynamic and enjoy interacted with professionals, businesspeople and community members. This position requires attendance of various meetings and networking events.
A successful community outreach assistant candidate must have good writing skills and willingness to learn how to use various platforms associated with NC Stop Human Trafficking’s digital outreach.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Daily Social Media posts
- Attend networking events
- Weekly e-newsletter
- Update website as needed
- Staff table at speaking engagements, community events
- Responsible for space at Umbrella Market on Wednesdays 4-8:30pm (May-August)
College students who are in their senior year are encouraged to apply. College students who are majoring in communication, English, criminal justice and marketing are also encouraged to apply.
Send resume and cover letter to Melinda Sampson at melinda@encstophumantrafficking.org
Policy Analyst/Legislative Aide
A successful policy analyst/legislative aide candidate will have an eye for detail and be comfortable with contacting legislators. This position requires attendance to various statewide meetings as well as detail-focused reading of policy and legislation.
A successful policy analyst/legislative aide candidate must be comfortable with taking a complex issue or policy and simplifying the language to assist in understanding by community members and NGO partners.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in NC Stop Human Trafficking’s legislative outreach
- Contact aides of state and federal elected officials
- Analyze bills and policy initiatives
- Craft policy memos
- Keep legislative landing page up to date
- Attend national/state meetings that address policy initiatives
- College students who are in their senior year are encouraged to apply. Students majoring in political science, communication, public administration and criminal justice are also encouraged to apply.
Send resume and cover letter to Melinda Sampson at melinda@encstophumantrafficking.org
Training Assistant
A successful training assistant candidate should be motivated and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
The training assistant will be asked to analyze pre- and post-survey results, work to improve NC Stop Human Trafficking’s training programming and assist in building strong relationships within professional communities that are affected by human trafficking.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in training law enforcement, health care professionals, counselors and school personnel
- Contacting various statewide professional organizations and associations
- Creating and analyzing pre- and post-survey data
- Creating ideas to improve our training programs
- Keep legislative landing page up to date
- Attend national/state meetings that address policy initiatives
- College students who are in their senior year are encouraged to apply. Students majoring in public health, social work and communication are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish is a plus for this position.
Send resume and cover letter to Melinda Sampson at melinda@encstophumantrafficking.org