Community Mediation Admin InternAt — National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC)
To support the National Conflict Resolution Center's Community Mediation Program. The ideal candidate for the Community Mediation internship must be reliable, professional, willing to learn, and attentive. Be proactive and independent once training has concluded. The ideal candidate for this position must possess a genuine passion for conflict resolution, addressing pressing community issues, and wanting to contribute to the betterment of the community. The position requires candidates to be comfortable with technology such as databases, have excellent time management skills, and be patient, composed, and empathetic to all participants in high-stress situations.
Interns will gain an understanding of mediation in furtherance of contributing to the organization's role in providing this service for the community. • Assisting with Case Intake: Interns may assist in the intake process for new mediation cases. This involves gathering initial information from participants and helping them understand the mediation process. • Participant Communication: Interns may communicate with Participants to schedule mediation sessions, provide information about the mediation process, and answer participants' questions or concerns. • Data Entry and Case Management: Interns often help maintain the office's case management system by entering case information, updating case statuses, and ensuring accurate records are kept. • Mediation Sessions Observation: interns will have the opportunity to observe mediation sessions. • Administrative Tasks: The intern will assist with general office tasks such as filing, organizing documents, managing email correspondence, and handling phone inquiries. • Community Outreach: Depending on the office's needs, The intern may participate in community outreach efforts to promote mediation services, including attending events, creating informational materials, or conducting presentations. • Participant Surveys: Interns may be responsible for conducting participant satisfaction surveys to gather feedback and improve the mediation program's effectiveness. • Professional Development: Interns may have the opportunity to attend training sessions, workshops, or seminars related to conflict resolution and mediation to enhance their skills and knowledge. • Maintaining Confidentiality: It's essential for interns to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all mediation cases and participant information. • Adhering to Ethical Guidelines: Interns are expected to adhere to the ethical guidelines and standards of practice for mediators, including impartiality, neutrality, and fairness.
Direct supervision, shadowing, and observation
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Reach out to Betty Omer, NCRC's Internship Program Manager, bomer@ncrconline.com. If internship is available we will interview once with me and once with the department of the intern's choosing to see if they are a good fit.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| ~10 | hours per week |