Anti-Human Trafficking Internships in Houston

Free the Captives is seeking undergraduate or graduate interns who want to make a difference in the fight against human trafficking in Houston. Free the Captives is an anti-human trafficking 501(c)(3) non-profit that fights the exploitation and trafficking of Houston’s youth. We engage and mobilize the Christian community while partnering with non-profits, law enforcement, and government agencies in the fight against modern day slavery.

The primary human trafficking objectives of Free the Captives are:
(1) AFTERCARE by providing direct services to trafficked teenaged victims,
(2) PREVENTION through programming for at-risk teenaged girls,
(3) DETERRENCE through reducing the demand by conducting extensive research and focusing on the buyers/Johns through our “Buy Sex? Bye, bye Freedom!” billboard, radio and TV campaign, and
(4) AWARENESS by educating thousands of people each year through our annual conference and trainings.

Do you want to work with teen survivors?

Then, we want you! We are looking for college interns all year long who:

Want to make a real difference in the lives of teen trafficking victims in Houston
Enjoy working with teenaged girls
Are hard-working and passionate about ending human trafficking
Enjoy photography, graphics design, web design (optional)
Love Jesus!

Interns will work 30 to 35 hours a week in the summer or 15 to 20 hours a week during the school year. Interns must have reliable transportation. We are currently accepting applications for our unpaid summer internship program.

To request an application, please email volunteer@freethecaptiveshouston.com with your name, school name, year in school, and the reason why you want this internship. Applicants will need to mail in a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, reference forms from three people, and the completed internship application.

*This internship is located in downtown Houston, not in Spring, TX.

Deadlines:

Spring Internship: Submit application by Dec. 15.

Summer Internship: Submit application by Jan. 15.

Fall Internship: Submit application by Aug. 1.

Duties may include:

Working with trafficked teens
Supporting different aspects of the Reducing the Demand Campaign in the areas of public policy, marketing, and advocacy
Attending a variety of human trafficking meetings and events
Assisting with research and public policy work
Promoting New Creations, the job training program we have for our girls
Helping with FTC’s Annual Human Trafficking Conference and other awareness events
Assisting in clerical and administrative work
Participating in discipleship and mentorship
**Graphic design work (highly needed – please submit samples of your work)
Photography or videography work
Writing blogs and posting on social media
Raise awareness by representing Free the Captives at various functions and events

Requirements:

Must be involved in a local church and have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ
Must be responsible and respond to email quickly
Must be punctual and professional
Must be committed to the internship
Ability to pay strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously and be available to work some evenings or weekends for special events
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and be willing to learn
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Must be a reliable self-starter and organized
Must be enrolled in school
Must pass a background check
Must be kind, caring, and have a heart for the oppressed