Peaceful Paths is the certified domestic violence center that serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. We provide a wide range of services including emergency shelter, 24-hour helpline, victim advocacy, children’s programming, economic empowerment education and support, crisis counseling and support groups, community awareness and intervention, and violence prevention programs.

Peaceful Paths offers dynamic internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining valuable experience for credit.

General Requirements
Strong communication skills, basic understanding of the mission, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.High energy, excellent time management skills and independent thinker. Interns can be students working toward a
degree or have extensive skills in Non-Profit Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Advertising, PR, Communications,Journalism, and/or Women’s Studies but all backgrounds will be considered.

Principal Job Duties
Interns will complete various tasks as directed by center staff, which fall into two categories:
• Program support (assisting with donations, cleaning/organizing facilities, event support, marketing and social media support, providing childcare activities, community education tabling, etc.)
• Direct advocacy with program participants after appropriate training and certification (completing intakes, answering the help line, support group facilitation, violence prevention education, etc.)

Each program will provide specific training and mentoring in every aspect of services that relate to the intern experience. Interns and center staff are partners in implementing the organization’s mission in addition to creating an environment that fosters respectful learning and empowering outcomes. It is essential to the proper operation of this relationship that each partner understands and respects the needs and abilities of the other. Interns are entitled to ongoing feedback pertinent to performance as well as the opportunity to meet with appropriate staff as needed or identified. Center staff is responsible for providing guidance and available learning supports throughout the experience.

Fundraising, Events and Donor Cultivation Program Responsibilities
• Plan, set up, and execute agency fundraising events which includes attending all fundraising events hosted by Peaceful Paths.
• Solicit sponsorships and in-kind requests (via written and in-person communication).
• Manage donor management (E-tapestry), event management (Greater Giving), and project management (Airtable) software.
• Draft and proofread professional correspondence to donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Manage fundraising and event email.
• Coordinate closely with Social Media intern to insure proper coverage of events and campaigns on our social media platforms and newsletter.
•Utilize Canva Program to design graphics and collateral as needed
• Other duties related to position as requested by Director.
• Represent agency at tabling events in the community as needed.

Agency Requirements
All interns of Peaceful Paths are expected to demonstrate a commitment to:
• promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• professional ethics and standards
• flexibility and teamwork
• protection of confidentiality

Time Commitment

• 15+ Hours per week/semester
• 2 semesters preferred