Spring 2026 Underserved Populations Intern (remote) | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Underserved Populations (USP) Intern

Apply by November 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is dedicated to advocating for accessible, compassionate care for all survivors, particularly those from underserved populations, including communities of color and incarcerated individuals. Our work encompasses the prevention of sexual assault and holding offenders accountable, with a strong emphasis on addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. MCASA actively works to end sexual violence in the State of Maryland through professional training, public outreach, public policy advocacy, technical assistance, and legal services, with a special focus on compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and other measures aimed at protecting vulnerable populations.

Through hands-on learning experiences, MCASA’s program interns play a crucial role in the effort to end rape, child sexual abuse, and the full continuum of sexual violence, including campus sexual assault, human sex trafficking, and sexual violence in correctional facilities. Interns will gain exposure to the latest developments in sexual assault prevention and response, with particular attention to policies and practices that impact underserved populations. They will also acquire practical knowledge about the operations of a statewide nonprofit organization, including strategies for office management, internal and external communications, professional training, public outreach, and PREA-related initiatives.

A minimum commitment of 15 to 30 hours per week is required. Interns are encouraged to work with their academic institutions to seek credit. This is a fully remote internship.

Intern Objectives:

• Develop and expand knowledge regarding sexual violence, with a focus on underserved populations and compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Assist in planning and conducting community outreach to local rape crisis centers and other organizations that serve survivors both directly and indirectly.
• Support the coordination of the monthly Maryland Women of Color Network meetings
• Collaborate with stakeholders and community partners throughout the state of Maryland to ensure training and education are provided for underserved populations.
• Develop the ability to write and format professional documents such as business letters, fact sheets, webpage content, and newsletter articles that address sexual violence prevention and response, especially within underserved populations.
• Learn about event management by assisting with logistics coordination for professional training sessions, including those aimed at underserved populations.
• Enhance research skills by completing written projects regarding sexual violence, including the impact of sexual violence in correctional settings and its impact in underserved communities.
• Develop an understanding of nonprofit membership development and engagement by updating and maintaining electronic database records.
• Participate in public outreach by attending events and staffing community information fairs, with a focus on raising awareness about sexual violence in underserved communities.
• Become familiar with a varied-pace office environment that juggles both immediate and longer-term projects, including those related to PREA compliance and underserved populations.
• Contribute to the development of office resources on specific topics, including sexual violence prevention in correctional facilities and other settings involving underserved populations.

Qualifications:

• Be genuinely concerned about sexual violence issues and have a passion for advocating for underserved populations, including those impacted by the criminal justice system.
• Have a desire to learn about non-profit organizations and practices, particularly in the context of addressing sexual violence in marginalized communities.
• Be organized, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to complete projects independently.
• Be computer and internet savvy; experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom preferred.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations.

This internship is particularly relevant for students pursuing degrees in Communications, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Women’s Studies, or related fields, with a strong interest in issues affecting marginalized communities. Graduate students encouraged to apply.