Safeguarding Intern, Legal

Save the Children US

Safeguarding Intern supporting vulnerable children's rights initiatives at Save the Children through resource development and training coordination. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Safeguarding Prevention in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/23/2026internshipFairfield • Connecticut, Kentucky, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives
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
Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change
Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.

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Hard Skills & Tools

researchdata analysistraining material developmenttracking systems developmentsafeguarding policy knowledgesafeguarding reportingtool adoption monitoring

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailtask managementcollaborationjudgmentconfidentiality handling