Internship Positions and Opportunities

Position: Face To Face Advocacy Intern

Reports to: Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and Advocacy Coordinator

Position Summary: The Face To Face Advocacy Intern assists with all aspects of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Advocacy Program. The Face To Face Advocacy Intern assists with direct service for sexual assault survivors in hospitals and within the criminal justice system as well as assists with professional trainings in the community.

Responsibilities include:

Attend and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Shadow and assist Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and Advocacy Coordinator with face to face advocacy for clients, when appropriate
Assist Professional Training and Outreach Director with training, presentations and outreach efforts in Cuyahoga County
In collaboration with the Manager of Education Services, assist with community presentations regarding rape awareness and prevention
Research, update, and document relevant statistics of rape, sexual assault, etc.
With Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and Advocacy Coordinator, attend scheduled meetings with other county and community agencies
Assist with Face To Face Advocacy program statistics
Provide coverage of the business telephone line and/or 24-hour hotline when necessary
Attend and participate in staff meetings and team meetings
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Engage in an exit interview with Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and Internship Coordinator to give and receive feedback regarding experience as an intern

Qualifications:

Coursework in criminal justice or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Commitment to advocating for the rights of sexual assault survivors
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work

Position: Prevention Education Internship

Reports to: Manager of Education Services

Position Summary: The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s community educators provide educational programming to create critical awareness on the issue of sexual assault and reduce the risk and incidence of this crime to community members. Through prevention education, we are also able to reduce the stigma associated with sexual assault and expand the community’s understanding of living in a rape culture.

Responsibilities include:

Participate in and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Research various topics as they relate to sexual violence
Create and maintain database of present and future community organizations who receive prevention education programming
Plan, coordinate, and implement outreach events
Provide prevention education programming in schools, social service agencies, churches, and other community sites
Assist in grassroots coalition building and collaborations with other community agencies
Provide coverage of the business telephone line and/or 24-hour hotline when necessary
Attend and participate in agency staff meetings and team meetings
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Education Services, including administrative support
Engage in an exit interview with Manager of Education Services and Internship Coordinator to give and receive feedback regarding experience as an intern

Qualifications:

Coursework in Women’s Studies or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
No language requirement, but fluency in Spanish or other language a plus

Position: Development/Communications Intern

Reports to: Director of Development

Position Summary: The Development/Communications Intern assists with all aspects of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Resource Development Program. The Resource Development Program is responsible for raising funds and promoting the agency throughout the community.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with development communications, bulk mailings, and a variety of related duties
Assist with meeting the overall goals of the CRCC’s yearly marketing and public relations plan
Help coordinate benefits/events: responsibilities related to an event include assisting with securing donations, event public relations, and food and beverage coordination
Identify public relations opportunities based upon CRCC’s current programs, write related press releases and follow-up with appropriate media
Help create marketing, public relations and media files and databases within the Resource Development office
Assist with copy development for flyers, fact sheets, brochures, the CRCC website and other publications as needed
Coordinate, layout, and edit the CRCC newsletter, The Nightingale
Develop press kits and information packets for media and other constituents
Research potential funders
Perform donor database maintenance
Other office and administrative duties as related to Resource Development Program: fund raising, public relations, communication, and special events as needed.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Development, including administrative support
Engage in an exit interview with the Internship Coordinator and the Director of Development to give and receive feedback regarding your experience as an intern

Qualifications:

Coursework in Communications, Journalism, Social Work, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Business or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be a self-starter with ability to communicate with multiple constituents, corporate leaders, board of directors, donors, volunteers, etc.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Desire to learn multiple functions, including special events, PR, marketing and fund raising within a nonprofit organization, including administrative tasks
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence

Position: Public Policy Intern

Reports to: Director of Public Policy and Advocacy

Position Summary: The Public Policy Intern assists the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy in all aspects of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s public policy work. The Public Policy Intern is integral to the development of the CRCC’s policy agenda. The Public Policy Intern provides administrative assistance for committee meetings and coordination; sets up and maintains a database of supporters, elected officials and the media, as well as files on legislative activity; maintains internal systems for monitoring policy debates and legislative activity and informing supporters of action on CRCC’s issues; assists in coordinating all training and events related to public policy.

Responsibilities include:

Legislative research: Conduct research on various topics, including sexual assault survivor rights, public policy, and political structure
Correspondence: Research, write and disseminate letters to legislators
Local meeting monitoring: Attend local government, health & human services coalition meetings
Event planning: Planning and coordinating logistics for various events involving SART, CRCC Board, government officials and community coalitions
Database development and maintenance: Develop and maintain legislator contact list and new article database
Outreach: Plan, coordinate and implement community outreach events; assist with CRCC advocacy programs
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Engage in an exit interview with the Internship Coordinator and the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy to give and receive feedback regarding your experience as an intern

Qualifications:

Coursework in Political Science, Public Policy, Social Justice, Communications, or related field
Superior writing and verbal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must
Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with ability to communicate with multiple constituents
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Demonstrated interest in political organizing and lobbying
Commitment to advocating for rights on behalf of sexual assault survivors
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
Desire to learn multiple functions, including special events, public relations, marketing and fundraising within a nonprofit organization

Position: Volunteer Programs Intern

Reports to: Manager of Volunteer Programs

Position Summary: The Volunteer Program Intern works collaboratively with the Manager of Volunteer Programs to recruit, train, retain and recognize CRCC volunteers; will also assist in the coordination, management and maintenance of the CRCC’s 24-hour services.

Responsibilities include:

Attend and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Assist with the recruitment of volunteers and work to grow and expand volunteer base
Participate in and assist with volunteer trainings
Create, strengthen and maintain volunteer recognition events and programs
Assist with the daily functioning of the Hotline and Face to Face Advocacy Programs
Provide coverage of the 24-Hour Hotline and Face to Face Advocacy Programs when appropriate
Maintain resources and materials for volunteers
Maintain statistics and analyze data for volunteer programs
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Volunteer Programs, Advocacy Coordinator and other staff

Qualifications:

Coursework in any of the following majors: Psychology, Women’s Studies, Political Science, Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English and other relevant majors
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must

Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Must be a creative self-starter
Comfortable working with staff, other interns, current volunteers and potential volunteers

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
Desire to learn about other operations within a nonprofit organization such as special events, public relations, marketing and fundraising

Position: Graduate Social Work Intern

Reports to: Assigned staff member from the Therapeutic Services Team and Director of Client and Clinical Services

Position Summary: The Graduate Social Work Intern works as part of the Therapeutic Services Team and has the opportunity to provide direct service/therapy to the following clients: child, adolescent and adult survivors of rape, incest, or other sexual assaults; secondary survivors (family members, guardians, friends, loved ones, etc.) of survivors of sexual assault; and survivors in support groups. Our philosophy is that survivors of sexual violence are victims of a crime and therefore are not “mentally ill”. They are reacting “normally” to a very abnormal situation. We use an empowerment model as we work with survivors so they may regain, or gain, a sense of personal power. We give survivors choices to take back control of their lives.

Responsibilities Include:

Participate in and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Provide face to face individual therapy (need to be available for appointments at least one evening per week and at least ½ of your scheduled hours should be client contact hours)
Cover 24-hour hotline (at least 2 hours on the hotline each week)
Observe a community education presentation
Observe a face to face advocacy in-service/training
Attend an Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Attend Therapeutic Services Team meetings
Facilitate at least one Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Present case study/topic discussion during a Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Attend a community meeting, conference or workshop
Participate in the Girls Kick Butt! Conference as a co-facilitator
Provide coverage of the business telephone line and/or 24-hour hotline when necessary
Attend and participate in agency staff meetings
Engage in an exit interview with the Graduate Internship Coordinator and Therapeutic Services Team supervisor to give and receive feedback regarding your experience as an intern
Accompany an advocate on a face to face advocacy call (optional)
Tour the Justice Center, observe a trial, and/or attend a parole board hearing accompanied by a face to face advocate (optional)
Observe a face to face advocacy intake meeting with prior approval from the client (optional)
Provide face to face advocacy; requires 8 hours of additional volunteer training (optional)
Co-facilitate a support group with another professional staff member; only available after attending and successfully completing CRCC Group Facilitator Training (optional)

Qualifications:

Graduate coursework and field experience in social work
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be a self-starter with ability to communicate effectively with staff and work autonomously with the guidance of a supervisor
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Desire to work collaboratively with entire staff and learn multiple functions in different areas of the agency including administrative tasks
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
No language requirement, but fluency in Spanish or other language a plus

On-site LISW clinical supervision and ATR (Registered Art Therapist) clinical supervision will be provided for those students requiring it. Off-site PCC clinical supervision can be arranged for students in graduate counseling programs. Each student will have an administrative supervisor from the therapeutic services team.

Position: Graduate Art Therapy Intern

Reports to: Assigned staff member from the Therapeutic Services Team and Director of Client and Clinical Services

Position Summary: The Graduate Art Therapy Intern works as part of the Therapeutic Services Team and has the opportunity to provide direct service/therapy to the following clients: child, adolescent and adult survivors of rape, incest, or other sexual assaults; secondary survivors (family members, guardians, friends, loved ones, etc.) of survivors of sexual assault; and survivors in support groups. Our philosophy is that survivors of sexual violence are victims of a crime and therefore are not “mentally ill”. They are reacting “normally” to a very abnormal situation. We use an empowerment model as we work with survivors so they may regain, or gain, a sense of personal power. We give survivors choices to take back control of their lives.

Responsibilities Include:

Participate in and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Provide face to face individual therapy (need to be available for appointments at least one evening per week and at least ½ of your scheduled hours should be client contact hours)
Cover 24-hour hotline (at least 2 hours on the hotline each week)
Observe a community education presentation
Observe a face to face advocacy in-service/training
Attend an Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Attend Therapeutic Services Team meetings
Facilitate at least one Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Present case study/topic discussion during a Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Attend a community meeting, conference or workshop
Participate in the Girls Kick Butt! Conference as a co-facilitator
Provide coverage of the business telephone line and/or 24-hour hotline when necessary
Attend and participate in agency staff meetings
Engage in an exit interview with the Graduate Internship Coordinator and Therapeutic Services Team supervisor to give and receive feedback regarding your experience as an intern
Accompany an advocate on a face to face advocacy call (optional)
Tour the Justice Center, observe a trial, and/or attend a parole board hearing accompanied by a face to face advocate (optional)
Observe a face to face advocacy intake meeting with prior approval from the client (optional)
Provide face to face advocacy; requires 8 hours of additional volunteer training (optional)
Co-facilitate a support group with another professional staff member; only available after attending and successfully completing CRCC Group Facilitator Training (optional)

Qualifications:

Graduate coursework and field experience in art therapy
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be a self-starter with ability to communicate effectively with staff and work autonomously with the guidance of a supervisor
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Desire to work collaboratively with entire staff and learn multiple functions in different areas of the agency including administrative tasks
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
No language requirement, but fluency in Spanish or other language a plus

Position: Graduate Counseling Intern

Reports to: Assigned staff member from the Therapeutic Services Team and Director of Client and Clinical Services

Position Summary: The Graduate Counseling Intern works as part of the Therapeutic Services Team and has the opportunity to provide direct service/therapy to the following clients: child, adolescent and adult survivors of rape, incest, or other sexual assaults; secondary survivors (family members, guardians, friends, loved ones, etc.) of survivors of sexual assault; and survivors in support groups. Our philosophy is that survivors of sexual violence are victims of a crime and therefore are not “mentally ill”. They are reacting “normally” to a very abnormal situation. We use an empowerment model as we work with survivors so they may regain, or gain, a sense of personal power. We give survivors choices to take back control of their lives.

Responsibilities Include:

Participate in and successfully complete Direct Service Volunteer Training
Provide face to face individual therapy (need to be available for appointments at least one evening per week and at least ½ of your scheduled hours should be client contact hours)
Cover 24-hour hotline (at least 2 hours on the hotline each week)
Observe a community education presentation
Observe a face to face advocacy in-service/training
Attend an Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Attend Therapeutic Services Team meetings
Facilitate at least one Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Present case study/topic discussion during a Therapeutic Services Team meeting
Attend a community meeting, conference or workshop
Participate in the Girls Kick Butt! Conference as a co-facilitator
Provide coverage of the business telephone line and/or 24-hour hotline when necessary
Attend and participate in agency staff meetings
Engage in an exit interview with the Graduate Internship Coordinator and Therapeutic Services Team supervisor to give and receive feedback regarding your experience as an intern
Accompany an advocate on a face to face advocacy call (optional)
Tour the Justice Center, observe a trial, and/or attend a parole board hearing accompanied by a face to face advocate (optional)
Observe a face to face advocacy intake meeting with prior approval from the client (optional)
Provide face to face advocacy; requires 8 hours of additional volunteer training (optional)
Co-facilitate a support group with another professional staff member; only available after attending and successfully completing CRCC Group Facilitator Training (optional)

Qualifications:

Graduate coursework and field experience in counseling
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and the Internet a must
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be a self-starter with ability to communicate effectively with staff and work autonomously with the guidance of a supervisor
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with diverse populations
Desire to work collaboratively with entire staff and learn multiple functions in different areas of the agency including administrative tasks
Desire to be a social change agent and an interest in doing social justice work
Commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault
Desire to become part of a movement to end sexual violence
No language requirement, but fluency in Spanish or other language a plus

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is an equal opportunity employer.