Outreach and Client Services Fellowship

Location: Washington, DC
Degree Preferred: N/A
Salary:  Unpaid

Position Description:

Outreach and Client Service Fellows will work as a team to assist in outreach activities and client social services. Polaris Project’s clients are survivors of sex trafficking and labor trafficking, including both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and adults and youth.. Each Outreach and Client Service Fellow will be matched with responsibilities based on the Fellow’s background and areas of strength.

Outreach activities include, but are not limited to, assistance with victim outreach and identification through group workshops, research, and presentations.

Client service activities include, but are not limited to, assisting with case management, accompanying clients to meetings and appointments through the criminal justice and social service systems, providing emotional and social support, assisting with the transitional housing program through overnight shifts, and coordinating social activities and outings.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse and/or disadvantaged populations
• Extremely reliable and organized
• Flexible schedule including availability on some evenings
• Proficiency in either Spanish or Korean (preferred)
• Experience working with exploited youth  (preferred)
• Experience working with survivors of violence/trauma, such as with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors (preferred)
• Experience working with diverse and/or disadvantaged communities (preferred)
• A car with insurance (preferred)

How to Apply:
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 Please specify your top three preferred fellowship positions.

Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references complete with contact information. Please see the fellowship FAQ page for more information and check the timetable of important dates. Early applications are advised.