Internships
We are always looking for talented and committed people to join our team!
Tahirih is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Tahirih’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Tahirih offers a limited number of competitive internships at our offices. Joint internships between departments may be available. Please indicate your interest in your cover letter. Current internship opportunities include:
Social Work Internship (Houston, TX Office)
- Tahirih’s in-house social service staff assists clients by providing both case management and brief services for them to access desperately needed social and medical services such as shelter, counseling, food, clothing, and medical care. The social work intern will have the opportunity to work with a Licensed Master Social Worker in the social service program. Responsibilities include conducting basic needs assessments, providing case management and/or brief information/referrals, supportive counseling (not on-going therapy), safety planning, providing assistance with Crime Victim Compensation applications, assisting with interpretation and translation as needed, compiling resource guides, documentation of case activities, and other tasks as needed.
Requirements:
Enrollment in a graduate program of social work, bilingual in Spanish/English, commitment to refugee and asylum issues, experience working with immigrants, database and research experience, and interest in working with female survivors of violence.
Tahirih is accepting applications for the summer of 2012. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and availability to yuanyuan@tahirih.org
Social Work Internship (Washington, DC Office)
- Social work internships are available for MSW candidates throughout the year to assist in meeting the social service needs of immigrant women who have experienced domestic violence. Each client receives case management based upon their needs: shelter, housing, food, education, employment, medical, dental, psychological, and benefits.
Requirements:
Current enrollment in an accredited graduate-level Social Work program, commitment to refugee and asylum issues, database and research experience, interest in working with female clients. Preference for those passionate about issues related to gender, migration and cultural competency. Proficient in Spanish or French, experience in domestic violence services. Must arrange for external field supervision.
Tahirih is looking for an intern to commit 2-3 days a week for the Fall 2012 semester (roughly July-December; exact time commitment is flexible, preferred start date August 1st). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Please send a cover letter and resume to flavia@tahirih.org.
Development & Communication Internship (Washington, DC Office)
- The development and communications intern will be provided an opportunity to learn about fundraising and communications in a national nonprofit. Tasks will include donor communication and follow-up; management of data using a constituent relationship management database; editing and updating website content; and other tasks as needed, including event support, communications, and administrative duties. See full position description (PDF).
Requirements:
Excellent writing and communication skills, proficiency with Word and Excel, strong work ethic, attention to detail, energy, and enthusiasm. Basic HTML knowledge and experience working with data entry or databases a plus.
Tahirih is looking for an intern to commit 2-4 days a week for the summer of 2012 (roughly May through August; exact time commitment is flexible, preferred starting date is May 29th). To apply for a summer internship, please send resume, cover letter, and availability to development@tahirih.org.
Immigration Law Internship (Washington, DC and Houston Offices)
- Interns with the Immigration Law department interview clients, fill out and file immigration documents, assist clients in administrative proceedings; research and draft briefs and other documents, research country conditions, otherwise support the immigration attorney with pending cases, conduct outreach for the community and clients, and as time permits, work on public policy advocacy and initiatives. Internships are unpaid, but many interns receive credit for work completed at Tahirih. We also work with school-sponsored programs to enable interns to receive law school credit for internships.
Requirements:
Enrollment in law school, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, commitment to public interest law. Language skills highly desired, particularly Spanish and French.
To apply for a position, please send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (2-3 pages), and a list of 3 references to services@tahirih.org. Application deadlines: We consider applications for Spring and Fall internships on a rolling basis. Applications for summer internships are due on February 10, but applications are reviewed and offers extended on a rolling basis. If applying to the Houston office, please send your application to houston@tahirih.org, and if applying to the Washington DC area office, please send your application to services@tahirih.org.
Public Policy Internship (Washington, DC Office)
- An integral and growing element of Tahirih’s mission is its public policy advocacy: working to influence legislation, develop regulations, transform policies, and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term protection of women and girls from violence. All our advocacy initiatives are inspired and informed by the real-life challenges our clients face. Public policy interns at Tahirih may be asked to monitor legislative, administrative, and judicial developments at the federal, state and local levels that facilitate or impede clients’ access to justice. They may also track issue coverage in the media, write internal issue briefs, conduct research and help draft written materials to advocate/educate, and assist with preparations for legislative meetings, briefings, hearings, and presentations. Interns will also perform some administrative duties and provide general departmental support. As appropriate, public policy interns may also attend coalition or other advocacy meetings. The exact nature of the work that the intern would perform, and the level of responsibility he or she would be given, will reflect the level of education and experience of the intern.
Requirements:
Enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate/law school program; excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and a sharp attention to detail; a strong work ethic, including the ability to work independently as well as the discernment to seek further guidance as needed; and a sincere commitment to nonpartisanship.
Tahirih will be accepting applications for Spring 2012 policy internships until December 2, 2011, and applications for Summer 2012 policy internships until March 2, 2012. Internships will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. To apply for a position, please send a cover letter, resume, short non-legal writing sample (2-3 pages), and a list of 3 references to Heather Heiman at heather@tahirih.org.
Family Law Internship (Washington, DC Office)
- Under the supervision of a licensed and experienced family law attorney, this intern will assist in all aspects of trial preparation including, but not limited to: interviewing clients and witnesses, responding to and drafting discovery requests, researching relevant case law and drafting pleadings. The family law intern will be eligible, under the supervision of the family law attorney, to appear and argue certain cases in Virginia courts. This is an excellent opportunity to get in-court experience. Internships are unpaid, but many interns receive credit for work completed at Tahirih.
Requirements:
Enrollment in law school, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, commitment to public interest law. Language skills highly desired, particularly Spanish and French.
To apply for a position, please send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (2-3 pages), and a list of 3 references to services@tahirih.org. There is a rolling application process with continual acceptance.
