NJ Outreach Associate
Clients: Victims of Human Trafficking
Hourly Rate: $14/hour
Languages Required: English, Spanish

Position Description:
Polaris Project is seeking an Outreach Associate to assist in implementation of a comprehensive outreach program to survivors of trafficking in persons in New Jersey.  The position will be based out of the Newark Office.  Under the supervision of the NJ Outreach Coordinator, the Outreach Associate will conduct direct victim outreach and community outreach services and/or assist with interpretation needs.

The position is a part-time hourly position, with variable hours per week, as required by the program needs.  Weekly hours may vary from 0-15 hours/week.

Emotional maturity, stability, and resilience are required, along with excellent social skills that facilitate authentic, empathic, and friendly communication. Experience, comfort, and sensitivity working in multi-cultural environments are required.  

Client Population:
Most clients will be survivors of sex trafficking or labor trafficking. Clients will include foreign national survivors, particularly Asian, Latino, and Eastern European, as well as U.S. national survivors of trafficking in street prostitution, brothels, strip clubs, and escort agencies.

Requirements:
- Spanish, Russian, Korean, or Portuguese
- Demonstrated passion for social justice, human rights issues, and women’s issues
- Experience working in multicultural environments
- Resiliently positive and energetic attitude
- Emotional maturity, stability and resilience
- Commitment to involvement in activist community at Polaris Project
- Comfort and sensitivity when working with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation
- Driver's license

Preferred:
- 1 or more years experience in outreach or social services (including internship and practicum)
- Drivers License and access to an insured car
- BA

Application Instructions:
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR MAIL YOUR APPLICATION. All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references, plus any additional personal statements you may wish to include. The deadline for application is rolling, until a candidate is chosen, so early application is advised.