The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live-in safety and with dignity. [Learn more about Tahirih’s Values, including our Commitment to Anti-Racism].
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on best practices for working with immigrant survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
- Support program design and implementation of trauma informed interdisciplinary legal and social services
- Work with Director of Client Advocacy, Social Services, to develop program policy and procedures
- In collaboration with Director of Client Advocacy, help lead Tahirih’s education and training program for staff, identify training opportunities, conduct outreach to potential presenters, and coordinate training logistics
- Support curriculum development for Tahirih’s Trauma Informed Lawyering for Immigrant Survivors Project
- Assist with other administrative duties, such as but not limited to translation of documents and social services tools, as needed
The Social Services Intern will be supervised by the Director of Client Advocacy, Social Services
- Experience working with survivors of trauma
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of creativity and perseverance in identifying solutions
- Familiarity with issues impacting immigrant communities
- Advanced written and oral Spanish a plus
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and a short cover letter that clearly demonstrates your interest in Tahirih’s work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Compensation: Tahirih pays interns a $5000 stipend for completing 300 hours over the course of the semester (prorated to the number of hours completed). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a time commitment between 10-20 hours per week.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Tahirih has implemented a hybrid model supporting both remote and in-office work.
Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities are encouraged to apply. [Learn more about Tahirih’s Values, including our Commitment to Anti-Racism.]
