Internship Profile for US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking 

Organization Profile 

Name: U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking 

Website: www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org 

Organization overview: 

U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (USCSAHT) is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy in an effort to eradicate modern-day slavery. USCSAHT is governed by our Board of Directors and run by an Executive Director and staff team. We are a membership-based network with over 100 congregational members and dozens of other coalitions and individuals. Membership is open to all who support our vision of a world without slavery. 

In addition to our Board and staff, there are various committees and working groups to support the organization and carry out programming including the executive, membership, finance and governance committees as well as the education, advocacy, survivor services, and communications working groups. USCSAHT is the U.S. network of Talitha Kum, an international network of women religious working to end human trafficking. 

Position Profile

Intern responsibilities

There are a number of opportunities for an intern to support the work of USCSAHT depending on their background and interest. Possible projects could include: database research and development, contacting other colleges/universities to encourage more student participation as members or student chapters of USCSAHT; researching and contacting colleges/universities interested in providing scholarships for survivors of human trafficking and contacting various employers and creating a database of those interested in hiring survivors of human trafficking; identifying federal legislation related to our anti-trafficking priorities and assisting with leading an advocacy and/or marketing campaigns, creating and leading educational programming and/or creating content for our social media platforms. Other potential projects as developed by the intern would also be considered. 

Onboarding process, orientation and reporting

Min/Max hours per week: The position would be approximately 10 hours per week 

Start/end date: This internship will span the 2023/2024 academic year, excluding breaks.  Start date to be agreed upon. 

Hourly stipend:  $15.00 per hour

Onboarding/orientation: The intern would meet with the Executive Director to review the possible work projects and set the scope and expectations of their work. The first week or two the intern will spend getting to know the organization, our values and work, and meeting other staff and volunteers relevant to the scope of their work. 

Ongoing reporting and supervision 

The intern would report directly to the Executive Director. There would be a regular weekly meeting between the intern and the Executive Director to review progress of the work, answer any questions, and set the priorities for the coming week. 

Qualifications:

• Passion and interest in working to end human trafficking 
• Familiarity with Catholic culture and values, Catholic Social Teaching 
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Organized, Responsible, Professional 
• English language fluency, additional languages a plus 
• Have own computer and access to internet 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite applications 
• Depending on the scope of the work chosen, a background check may be required 

Application Process

Interested candidates can submit their resume and letter of interest to imagodei@nd.edu.

Deadline

Monday, September 4, 2023