Child Advocate Intern - Weekend Miracles VA Job at Kidsave, Charlottesville, VA

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  • Kidsave
  • Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Kidsave Weekend Miracles Program Intern

Position Type: Internship; Part-Time or Full-Time options

Reports to: Weekend Miracles Program Coordinator

Stipend: Monthly stipend of $500-$1000 (depending on commitment and degree level); academic credit available

Work Location: Virginia (Charlottesville, Alexandria, Fredericksburg). Hybrid: in general, halftime remote and halftime at outreach/fundraising events.

To support the goals of the organization, Kidsave is currently seeking an energetic and organized intern to support its Weekend Miracles Virginia Program.

The Weekend Miracles Program works to match older foster youth with host families who spend at least two days a month with the child. By mentoring and advocating for an older child in foster care, the host family has a direct role in helping them find an adoptive family.

This internship program is a great opportunity for students or recent graduates to get a sense of what it takes to run a nonprofit program that services at-risk youth within the realm of child welfare. This role is primarily administrative, supporting our Program Coordinator with preparing monthly connection events and engaging with our kids and families in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities for the Weekend Miracles intern are as follows:

  • Attend advocacy events (during the week or on weekends) and assist with their coordination (Identify event locations, plan activities, prepare materials, create event flyers, advertise to communities, invite media, archive post-event photography, etc.).
  • Assist with the creation, maintenance, and updating of program materials, advocacy flyers, spreadsheets, website postings, and files for children and families.
  • Assist with initial hosting inquiries and follow-up with prospective host families.
  • Assist prospective host families throughout the application and training process.
  • Support with management and filing of host family reports. Lead families to complete reports.
  • Coordinate with a team of volunteers to assist with outreach, events, advocacy, and fundraising.
  • Research outreach meetings and events with local companies and organizations to recruit hosts and adoptive families for program participation.

Minimum Skills Required:

Kidsave is seeking candidates with very strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starters.

They must have the ability to multi-task and perform work in a fast-paced team environment, intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat/Illustrator, Canva, Prezi), strong written and verbal communication skills, stellar organizational skills, and an interest in Kidsave’s mission.

Educational / Additional Requirements :

  • Must be currently enrolled in a college program (graduate or undergraduate) or have at least 2 years of related college coursework completed.
  • Ability to commute to the job site/events is a must
  • Current and Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and reliable mode of transportation required
  • Bilingual Speaker (Spanish & English) (preferred)
  • Experience working with foster or at-risk youth (preferred)
  • Experience working with Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ audiences a plus

The internship offer is contingent upon your successful completion and passing of a criminal background clearance.

To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references to jeanette@kidsave.org .

Kidsave is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and our work on behalf of children who need family connections. Kidsave provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Internship, Local area, Remote job, Weekend work,

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