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:
Communications related experience in print and digital mediums. Experience in event planning particularly with a non-profit approach. High energy, exceptional interpersonal communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and basic understanding of brand management. Well-developed knowledge base with a variety of social media platforms, creative and inventive with the ability to work independently as well as on a team. Strong problem-
solving skills and assertive task performer. Students working toward a degree in Marketing, Advertising, PR, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Women’s Studies, or Non-Profit Management are highly suggested, but all
qualified candidates 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.

Marketing, Communications and Social Media Program Responsibilities
• Produce and distribute materials related to fundraising events, campaigns and agency programs & services
• Plan and design monthly newsletter
• Plan and design daily social media posts using proper tone, branding, and relevance
• Update agency and related websites as directed
• Draft and proofread professional correspondence to donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Coordinate strategic communications to align with Development Calendar
• Coordinate with Development Director and fundraising intern to ensure proper coverage for events and initiatives. Entire team is expected to attend all fundraising events. (1-3 per semester)
• Solicit donations for events
• Assist fundraising intern with donor and event management software data entry as needed
• Other duties related to position as requested by Director
• Represent agency at tabling events in the community as needed

Agency Requirements
All volunteers 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
• 2 semesters preferred