What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Internship position at Family Haven?
Job Description
Family Haven is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community of happy, healthy individuals and families through the prevention and treatment of child abuse and trauma. With locations in Orem and Lehi, we provide a range of family support programs designed to strengthen relationships and promote long-term well-being.
This education internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support our educational programs for parents and children. Interns assist with teaching group parenting classes, providing one-on-one parent coaching, delivering school-based abuse prevention education, and supporting our Parent Leadership Committee. This role is ideal for students interested in gaining practical experience in education, social services, or family support while making a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience teaching and coaching parents in group and individual settings
- Experience delivering school-based abuse prevention education
- Development of communication, teaching, and presentation skills
- Insight into family dynamics and child development
- Opportunities to collaborate with parents and staff on leadership and community initiatives
- Meaningful experience to support future academic and career goals in education, social work, or related fields
What You’ll Be Doing
- Teach group parenting classes using Family Haven’s evidence-based curriculum
- Provide one-on-one parent coaching and support using the parenting curriculum
- Deliver school-based abuse prevention education lessons to students
- Assist and support the Parent Leadership Committee in planning and implementing initiatives.
Qualifications
- Students with coursework in Education, Family Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields
- Enrollment in a program is preferred but not required; relevant coursework is required
- Commitment of at least 12 weeks, up to a maximum of two semesters
- Availability to participate in-person, primarily evenings (5–8 PM) and some daytime hours
- Expectation of approximately 10-15 hours per week
Supervision
Interns are supported by the Education Director or a member of her team, who provide guidance and feedback throughout the internship