Job description

Overview

“We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand.”

- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation’s most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.

VOA is seeking a Moral Injury Intern to work on research-related initiatives and to provide programmatic support on services and educational offerings. The person in this role will be an integral part of the Moral Injury department as well as the Intern 2025 cohort team. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about Moral Injury and recovery strategies, to develop communications and networking skills and to strengthen abilities in program development and administration capacity. The selected candidate will be flexible, self-directed, with an ability to work collaboratively in teams, have excellent writing and communication skills, good time management, self-awareness and an ability to ask for support with willingness to learn new areas.

This position extends the opportunity for part-time hours (up to 20 hours per week) and is fully Remote

The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct research for the Shay Center that will strengthen programs and strategic approaches, such as best practices in online adult education or peer support strategies, or other co-selected topics
Update and maintain Shay Center’s online resources by adding the latest research, articles, and programs on the website, Zotero account and monthly newsletter
Provide narrative change and communications support, including Shay Center social media work, newsletter drafting and engaging an online community of practice
Give logistical and administrative support for Shay Center programs, including the online moral injury certificate program and in-person trainings
Draft Shay Center assets for programs and initiatives, including design work, writing content and editing documents
Collaborate with Shay Center staff on new ideas, initiatives and directions for moral injury-related work
Support designing and/or implementing initiatives and special projects

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge and skills in research methods, communications, program administration and critical analysis
Commitment to justice, equity, belonging and well-being
Capacity to foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture
Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized and meet deadlines
Interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective and orientation

Qualifications:

Physical Capabilities:

Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:

Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Applicants studying Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, Religion/Theology, Therapy - or related fields in mental health, chaplaincy/spiritual care, or social services - are encouraged to apply
Graduate or Doctoral students preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Employment with VOA is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

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