About the role#
The Advocacy Admin Intern supports the Advocacy Department while gaining hands-on exposure to the Children's Advocacy Center model. You will observe trauma-informed practices and learn about victim advocacy, family support services, and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. This role is suitable for students studying Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or Human Resources.
What you'll do#
- Assist staff with administrative projects, data entry, filing, scanning, and office organization.
- Create flyers, resource materials, and handouts for families and community partners.
- Maintain resource inventories and program supplies.
- Support Child Advocates in keeping a welcoming, child-friendly environment.
- Supervise playroom and teen room activities under staff direction.
- Engage children in age-appropriate, non-directive play.
- Monitor play areas and communicate concerns to staff.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of toys and play spaces.
- Organize, inventory, and distribute donated items like clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.
- Support donation drives and special giving programs.
- Prepare donation items for families as directed.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
- This is an on-site, paid internship.
- The role is full-time with a rolling term.
About Childhelp®
Childhelp is a nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It focuses on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs. The organization began its work in 1959. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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