internships

We are looking for compassionate, hard-working college students interested in a career in human services to intern for our 24/7 Helpline. This position is perfect for those looking to gain practical experience in helping professions such as social work or psychology, as well as for those interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit field.

This internship is not paid but will fulfill practicum requirements for many major programs.

The helpline is our primary entryway to services. The line is often the first point of contact for survivors seeking help, and calling it is one of the most difficult steps a survivor can take. It is important to not only help the caller by providing resources or connecting them to services, but to also respond in a trauma-informed way that extends beyond the resources and services we are able to offer them.

As a Helpline Intern, you will work directly with people experiencing domestic abuse, and will learn how to use crisis intervention skills such as active listening and safety planning through a trauma-informed lens. Professional development and mentoring opportunities may also be available.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Answer calls from people experiencing domestic abuse. This entails but is not limited to:
  • Completing over-the-phone emergency shelter, community service, and order of protection (OP) intakes
  • Assisting survivors with safety planning
  • Providing survivors with referrals to other community resources, when applicable
  • Demonstrating active listening and emotional support as survivors tell their stories

• Answer and re-route other calls as appropriate including:
  • Current clients seeking to speak to their community advocate/therapist/shelter staff
  • Other service providers calling on behalf of their own clients who may have experienced domestic abuse and are in need of shelter or services
  • Community members who know someone experiencing abuse, and have questions about how to connect the survivor to Safe Harbor’s services
  • Law enforcement officers seeking to transport survivors to our shelters

• Assist with resource development to ensure our community referrals are up-to-date, adding/removing resources when applicable

Essential Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Enrolled in or have recently graduated from a 2- or 4-year college/university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Commitment

• 8-12 hours per week for at least one semester
• Ability to commute to Safe Harbor’s Helpline office near downtown Greenville
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times and never disclose shelter locations

Core Skills

• Empathetic and nonjudgmental mindset
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Patience
• Attention to detail
• Passion for Safe Harbor’s mission

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Are you passionate about education and looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join Safe Harbor as an Education Intern! You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in community education and engagement while helping to foster a safe space where people can gain a better understanding of domestic abuse and how it affects all of us. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual eager to learn and make a difference, we encourage you to apply and embark on this rewarding journey with us!

Summary: Safe Harbor's Education Intern will work closely with the Education Coordinator to oversee the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of domestic abuse education content for staff development and community engagement. The interns’ functions include but are not limited to data entry, VSP approved document submission, PowerPoint edits and presentations, translations, and community engagement (tabling events and speaking engagements) as well as facilitating partnerships with groups that may interface with victims of domestic abuse such as health care providers, law enforcement, social service agencies, faith communities, and other non-profit organizations and businesses.

This internship is part time and unpaid, but will fulfill practicum requirements for many major programs.

Reports To: Education Coordinator and Education Manager

Job Responsibilities:  

• Assist in translating necessary documents and presentations into Spanish.  

• Actively pursue opportunities and maintain collaborative partnerships with community groups that intersect with survivors of domestic abuse to provide domestic abuse-specific training and Safe Harbor services. 

• Attend speaking requests for domestic abuse education and outreach at education-based tabling events.  

• Assist in editing culturally relevant and trauma-informed content and curriculum for Safe Harbor’s educational programming for clients, staff, volunteers, interns, and community members. 

• Work with the education coordinator and other direct service leaders to submit essential VSP documents for internal staff training.  

• Provide technical support, statistical tracking, and documentation of completion for the DA online education course or subsequent
  trainings. 

• Collaborate with the Education team to develop and implement a strategic and comprehensive education and prevention plan for the Safe Harbor service area of Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.  

• Participate in Safe Harbor staff meetings, team meetings, training, and continuing education.  

• Enthusiastically supports and models the vision and mission of Safe Harbor to staff, clients, and community.  

• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.  

Essential Qualifications:  

• Bilingual in Spanish required.  

• Undergraduate level (preferred semester junior or senior). 

• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.  Public speaking experience preferred.  

• 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 SC Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation for work-related travel. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours. 

• Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test  

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Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young people? Safe Harbor’s education team is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Prevention Intern! This internship will not only allow you to gain hands-on experience within the nonprofit sector, but empower you to create impactful change for youth. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge that combines prevention education, advocacy for young people, and community service, we encourage you to apply today and join us to promote positive relationship behaviors among teens.

Summary: Safe Harbor’s Prevention Intern will work alongside our Prevention Coordinator to implement strategic community-based prevention programming that is culturally relevant and accessible, with the intent to reach communities impacted by 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’ functions include, but are not limited to, data entry, PowerPoint edits and presentations, REP-1 Presentations in schools, community engagement (tabling, speaking requests for youth based events), and facilitating partnerships with groups that may interface with victims of domestic and dating abuse, such as schools, community groups, faith communities, and other non-profit organizations and businesses.   

This internship is part time and unpaid, but will fulfill practicum requirements for many major programs.

Reports To: Prevention Coordinator and Education Program Manager

Job Responsibilities:  

• Assists in facilitating REP-1 presentations in schools and community groups. 

• Actively pursues opportunities and relationships to build collaborative partnerships with community groups and schools to make domestic violence prevention a priority in the Safe Harbor service area. 

• Attend outreach and tabling events where Safe Harbor Education and Prevention are requested. 

• Assist in researching, editing, and updating downloadable content based on culturally relevant information for the prevention curriculum. 

• Assist in completing appropriate documentation for data obtained after the school 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 Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties.  

• Participate in Safe Harbor staff meetings, team meetings, training, and continuing education.  

• Enthusiastically supports and models the vision and mission of Safe Harbor to staff, clients, and community.  

• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.  

Essential Qualifications:  

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.  

• Undergraduate level (preferred semester junior or senior). 

• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.  Public speaking experience preferred.  

• 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 SC Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation for work-related travel. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours. 

• Ability to pass contingent screening of criminal background check and drug test  

Apply Today!

We are currently not offering any Masters Level internships. Check back frequently to see if our opportunities have changed.