Community Outreach and Administrative Intern

Overview The Community Outreach & Administrative Intern supports the BCFS HHS – Common Thread – TX Outreach and Training Program by assisting with community engagement initiatives, development of outreach materials, volunteer program support, and general administrative functions. This role is designed for a student completing academic field hours toward degree completion in a human-services related field. The intern contributes to outreach efforts aimed at increasing awareness of human trafficking, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting prevention initiatives while gaining valuable experience in program development, event coordination, and organizational operations within a trauma-informed framework. Eligibility Academic requirement: Currently pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Communications, Sociology, or a related field. Work experience: Experience working with vulnerable youth, survivors, or trauma‑impacted populations. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory capacity through academics or professional experience. Responsibilities Community Outreach: Assist in outreach to specialized professionals and populations at risk for trafficking. Represent BCFS HHS – Common Thread – TX at outreach events and resource fairs. Support awareness campaigns and prevention activities. Outreach & Training Materials: Assist in the development and design of outreach and training materials. Support preparation of community awareness and professional training content. Research best practices in trafficking prevention and survivor services. Volunteer Engagement Support: Assist in sustaining the volunteer engagement program. Support volunteer recognition initiatives. Track and verify volunteer hours in volunteer database. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance. Support special event planning and coordination. Assist with in‑kind initiatives and logistics. Support documentation and reporting tasks. Research & Program Development: Create a bibliography of current research on human trafficking. Support program planning and innovation initiatives. Requirements Pass all required background checks and screenings. Participate in all program trainings. Demonstrate strong communication, emotional regulation, organization, and leadership potential. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Completion of at least 60 academic credit hours preferred. Pass required criminal background and child abuse registry checks. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Exhibit professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic. Willingness to accept direction from program staff. Arrive on time for all assigned shifts. Complete tasks within assigned timelines. Commit to weekly supervision meetings. Participate in weekly team meetings. EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr