Safeguarding Intern (Legal)

Save the Children US • Washington, DC

5d • $17 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Safeguarding Intern, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. Safeguarding is our commitment to take action to protect those we interact with – children, families, communities – from deliberate or accidental harm perpetrated by our staff, volunteers, partners or other representatives, and harm occurring within our programs, advocacy, fundraising and communications work. This position will be responsible for supporting the various activities of safeguarding to ensure that the well-being of children, families and communities remains core to organizational practice. As the position holder, your responsibilities will include assisting members of the National Safeguarding Team in developing safeguarding resources, piloting and rolling out tools and training, and monitoring the implementation of safeguarding across SCUS programs. You will report to the Senior Advisor, Safeguarding Prevention.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date
• Interest in safeguarding, child protection, or education work
• Coursework or experience in a related field such as social work, public health, education, or international development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work with diverse teams
• Good judgment and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information responsibly
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SharePoint or similar platforms
• Experience working with children, low-income communities, or communities impacted by disaster

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and formatting of safeguarding resources and materials
• Assist in organizing and maintaining safeguarding resources within SharePoint for team access
• Conduct research on state-level safeguarding policies, guidelines, and legal requirements
• Compile and maintain training materials and CoP resources
• Provide logistical and coordination support for trainings and CoP events
• Assist with facilitation and documentation of learning sessions
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to monitor tool adoption, completion, and follow-up actions
• Collect and synthesize feedback from teams on safeguarding tools and processes
• Analyze safeguarding reporting and response data to support continuous improvement in prevention efforts

Benefits

• Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
• Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
• Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership
• Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
• Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success
• Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
• Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
• Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree