Intern Domestic Violence Community Outreach & Education DuPage

About the role#

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a part-time intern for the Fall 2026 term to support the Domestic Violence Community Outreach & Education program in DuPage County. This unpaid internship is designed for current college students seeking to fulfill course or graduation requirements.

What you'll do#

• Support domestic violence prevention education efforts in DuPage County and surrounding area schools.
• Assist with tabling and community events alongside local organizations.
• Promote the Bathroom Poster project and other outreach initiatives.
• Create educational social media content and support internal and external trainings.
• Develop a working knowledge of agency programs and community-based resources to facilitate service linkages.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including Community Engagement Logs.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites.
• Attend mandatory group supervision and agency meetings.

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in a bachelor-level program in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice is preferred.
• Completion of a 40-hour Domestic Violence training.
• Ability to complete a minimum of 300 hours during the internship.
• Access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for sustained periods, use hands for office equipment, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Location & details#

• Location: Wheaton, Illinois (On-site).
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Status: Unpaid, part-time internship.