Save the Children: Safeguarding Intern (Legal) – New York

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

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.

Location

Hybrid – Fairfield, CT, Washington, D.C., or Lexington, KY locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• Safeguarding Resource Development (60%)
• 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

• Training and Community of Practice (CoP) (30%)
• 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

• Implementation of Safeguarding Tools (10%)
• 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

Required qualifications for the role

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the role

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

What’s In It for You

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

Deep Connections & Collaboration

• Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
• Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success

Agile Work Environment

• 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

Purpose-Driven Work

• 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.

Classification: Intern

Compensation: $17.00-$17.95 / hour (depending on location)

Hours: maximum 24 hours per week

Dates: September 28 – December 11, 2026

About Us

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].