Hope In Her is a nonprofit organization committed to eradicating health inequities and improving the lives of Black girls and women. Through trauma-informed programming, advocacy, and direct services, we work to dismantle the systems that perpetuate the adultification of Black girls, gender-based violence, and community disinvestment.
Position Summary
Interns at Hope in Her play a vital role in supporting our programs, research, outreach, and advocacy efforts. This internship is ideal for students seeking real-world experience in social work, public health, nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, and related fields. We offer customized learning opportunities aligned with students’ academic goals and concentrations (e.g., direct practice, macro/policy, youth development, digital media).
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary based on discipline and learning contract but may include:
Program Support & Community Engagement
- Assist with planning and facilitating workshops or support groups
- Develop educational materials and wellness toolkits
- Help coordinate community initiatives
Research, Evaluation & Policy
- Conduct literature reviews or policy scans
- Assist with program evaluation tools, surveys, and data entry
- Draft advocacy content or legislative summaries
Creative Projects & Communications
- Support podcast production, blog writing, or digital storytelling
- Create graphics, social media content, or outreach campaigns
- Help manage organizational files and program documentation
Administrative & Nonprofit Development
- Support scheduling, logistics, or file organization
- Help write or edit grant proposals and reports
- Document and improve internal processes (SOPs)
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (BSW, MSW, MPH, MPA, BA/BS in Psychology, Public Policy, Communications, etc.)
- Strong commitment to racial equity, healing justice, and trauma-informed care
- Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage remote work tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with tools such as Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Trello, or Canva (training available)
Supervision & Support
- Weekly 1:1 supervision with licensed clinical social worker (LCSW/DSW)
- Opportunities for peer learning and group debriefing
- Trauma-informed feedback and professional development support
- Learning contract tailored to academic program and goals