Bias Response and Sanctuary Promise Volunteer and Intern Program (Unpaid) (oregon)

Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

01/06/2025

Application Deadline:

04/18/2025

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Bias Response and Sanctuary Promise Volunteer and Intern Program (Unpaid)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Unit (Bias Response Program and Sanctuary Promise Program) is building its Volunteer and Intern Program.  We are seeking community members and students to help in our work to Stand Against Hate and ensure the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians.  Volunteers and interns receive extensive training in anti-bias victim advocacy and sanctuary law, obtain Oregon DOJ certification as a Certified Bias Response Advocate upon completion of the program, strengthen our Oregon community to reflect belonging and inclusivity, and gain incredible experience working alongside our staff in the Oregon DOJ Civil Rights Unit.

 

We are especially looking for summer 202 undergraduate and graduate school student interns.

 

Volunteer and Intern Roles

• Direct advocacy – Staff our hotline to support victims of hate and bias in the aftermath of a report.

• Ongoing victim support – Work from your home community in Oregon, providing ongoing support, advocacy, and systems’ navigation to a victim after an initial contact with the hotline.

• Social media management – Build connections and allies by managing our social media content to connect with community partner agencies and allies, promote training, and share anti-bias messaging.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

• Outreach – Represent the Civil Rights Unit at community events and presentations

• Prevention – Connect with schools, community partner agencies, and youth programs to build and share prevention programs.

• Training – Research and build training modules for community partner agencies and law enforcement partners.

• Special projects – Assist with administrative projects, research projects, serve as legal observers, generate flyers and brochures, and compile resource lists.

 

Our general qualifications require volunteers and interns to be 18 years of age or older. However, the Civil Rights Unit is open to volunteers or interns age 17 after a thorough vetting process, including speaking to a parent/guardian. 17-year-old minor volunteers/interns will have limited direct victim contact.

 

What's the Difference Between a Volunteer and Intern

 

The Civil Rights Unit Internship is designed to provide advocacy experience to post-secondary students interested in supporting bias victims and developing systems and programs to end hate.  Students can earn academic credit from their academic institution or fulfill class internship requirements by successfully completing a Civil Rights Unit internship.  During the school year, we require a minimum two-term (semester or quarter system) commitment where interns work at least 15 hours per week.  Summer interns commit to a full summer at 40 hours per week.  This is an unpaid internship which does not provide compensation for the services you perform.

 

Volunteers in the Civil Rights Unit can be college or graduate students or community members who are interested in supporting bias victims and developing systems to end hate.  Often volunteers work from their home community in Oregon and accept referrals of victims who are local to provide ongoing support, advocacy, and systems’ navigation.  Volunteers can also staff the Bias Response Hotline.  We require a minimum one-year commitment, generally one shift per week, but we do not specify/require a mandatory number of hours per week.  Volunteering with the Civil Rights Unit builds a great connection between you and your community.  This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.  As a volunteer, you are not eligible to be compensated for the services you perform.

 

We are happy to provide references upon successful completion of the Civil Rights Unit Volunteer and Intern Program.  And, if you have questions you’d like answered before applying, feel free to reach out to our Volunteer and Intern Coordinator.

 

Required

• Secure internet connectivity.

• Commitment to our anti-hate, non-discrimination core values.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse client base.

• Ability to maintain strict case and victim confidentiality.

• Ability to successfully clear criminal history and reference checks.

• Successful completion of 40-hours of mandatory Civil Rights Advocacy training during the first month of your volunteer/intern commitment.

• Willing to sign a volunteer/intern agreement. 

 

Apply Now

• Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions. 

• Attach your resume (include employment and volunteer history).

• Attach your reference list (include names, relationship, telephone number or email).

• Applications missing any of the above materials cannot be considered.

 

If you choose to attach any documents, you will only have one opportunity to upload them. Drag and drop into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that your documents didn't attach, email a copy to DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Material will be associated with your application on your behalf.

 

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, caste, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov.
Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367