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Careers

At SARC, we look to create a team filled with passionate individuals dedicated to the health and safety of all women, children, and men within the CSRA. Whether an on-call advocate, SANE, or full-time office staff member, every person at SARC has an important role in the mission to provide much-needed support and resources to survivors in the community.

SARC provides equal employment opportunities for everyone regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, or disability (that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions). SARC encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. All matters relating to qualification of open positions are based upon the ability to perform the job, as well as dependability and reliability.

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Open Positions

Want to join our team in the fight against sexual violence? Take a look at the open full-time, part-time, and intern positions. You may apply to any open positions using the form below.

PRN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Department: SANE Program

Location: Augusta, GA; SARC office & local partner hospitals

Hours: Minimum of 2 on-call shifts per month

 

 

Position Summary:

The Sexual Assault Response Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to provide on-call medical-forensic services to victims of sexual assault. This position responds to SARC and local hospitals to complete Forensic Medical Exams, administer medications, and collect sexual assault evidence in accordance with established protocols. The ideal candidate is SANE trained, though training will be provided to the right applicant.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond on-call to SARC and partnering hospitals to provide timely medical-forensic care.
  • Conduct comprehensive Forensic Medical Exams utilizing trauma-informed best practices.
  • Collect and properly handle Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) according to state protocol.
  • Administer medications including STI prophylaxis, emergency contraception, and other treatments within scope.
  • Provide empathetic, survivor-centered, trauma-informed care throughout the exam process.
  • Accurately document all findings and maintain thorough, legally defensible medical-forensic records.
  • Collaborate professionally with law enforcement, advocates, hospital staff, and other multidisciplinary partners while upholding strict confidentiality standards.
  • Maintain competency through ongoing education, peer review, and adherence to organizational policies.

 

Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required.
  • SANE training (Adult/Adolescent) preferred; training may be provided for qualified candidates.
  • Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including a minimum of two shifts per month.
  • Ability to travel to partner hospitals during on-call hours.
  • Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered, culturally sensitive care.

 

Work Environment:

  • PRN, flexible on-call scheduling.
  • Exams may occur at SARC or partner hospitals depending on location and patient presentation.
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Marketing & Event Coordination Intern

Department: Development & Outreach

Location: Augusta, GA; SARC office & occasional remote work possible

Hours: Flexible, minimum 10-15 hours per week

 

 

Position Summary:

SARC is seeking a Marketing & Event Coordination Intern to support the planning and promotion of our Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creative work, community engagement, and behind-the-scenes event logistics. The intern will play an active role in building visibility for the event and helping the team keep everything organized as we move toward event day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with creating and scheduling marketing content, including social media posts, event updates, and community spotlights
  • Help distribute promotional materials online and in the community
  • Track marketing engagement and monitor event-related inboxes or messages
  • Update spreadsheets, sponsor lists, and communication logs
  • Support sponsor outreach through emails, follow-ups, and branding coordination
  • Help prepare event signage, materials, and marketing collateral
  • Assist with coordination of vendors, volunteers, food trucks, and on-site logistics
  • Participate in planning meetings and provide administrative support as needed
  • Provide hands-on support on event day, including check-in, set-up, and breakdown

 

Qualifications:

  • Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, or event planning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently while balancing multiple tasks
  • Creative eye for branding, social media, and community engagement
  • Organized, dependable, and able to follow timelines
  • A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
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What You’ll Gain:

  • Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and event coordination
  • A clear understanding of how community events are built from concept to execution
  • Portfolio-building content, including social media campaigns and event materials you helped create
  • Mentorship and hands-on learning from SARC staff
  • Opportunities to network with community partners, local businesses, and nonprofit leaders
  • Event-day experience working with sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and participants
  • Leadership, communication, and project management skills that transfer to any career path
  • School credit if required by your program

Sexual Assault Response Advocate

Department: Advocacy

Location: Augusta, GA; SARC office & local partner hospitals

Starting Pay: $15.00/hour

Hours: 1 week night & 1 weekend per month (minimum)

Position Summary:

This position will provide crisis intervention, advocacy, support and resources to survivors of Sexual Assault.

Position Highlights:

  • Part time: one evening Monday-Thursday weekly and one full weekend Friday-Sunday per month is the minimum requirement due to 24 hr. response duties.
  • Due to Response Team duties, applicants must be able to respond to area hospitals within 45 minutes.
  • Due to grant restrictions, the starting pay is non-negotiable.
  • We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, and LGBTQ people bring unique and important perspectives that immensely help our clients. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
  • 30 Hour training provided to meet Georgia Sexual Assault Services accreditation standards

 

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct services to survivors of Sexual Assault in the form of advocacy, counseling, group work in accordance with Sexual Assault Response Center’s policies and mission. Maintain assigned caseload.
  • Staff the 24 hour on-call Sexual Assault Response Team during business hours, weeknights and weekends as assigned. Arrange for transportation to fulfill on-call responsibilities within specified timeframes. Be able to respond to area hospitals within 45 minutes.
  • Assist in the promotion of sexual assault services through public speaking and tabling engagements.
  • This position mandates a minimum age of 21 years due to insurance requirements for on-call responsibilities.
  • This position is based at the agency but requires the ability to travel locally on a regular basis in own vehicle.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with each client to determine their strengths, challenges and goals. Provide appropriate referrals and resources.
  • Document all services provided for, with or on behalf of clients.
  • Assist in the training, support and supervision of program volunteers.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.
  • Act as a liaison between Sexual Assault Response Center, our clients and community members.
  • Abide by confidentiality policy at all times.
  • Report any knowledge or suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect.

 

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • This position primarily works in an office environment and requires frequent sitting, standing and walking.
  • Staff may occasionally be required to travel locally and regionally in agency or own vehicle to attend conferences or other related events.
  • This position requires flexibility in scheduling and job function as some services require 24-hour coverage including during popular holiday times (most notably –but not necessarily limited to – the time around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s).
  • This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain vehicle insurance.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in human services field or two years’ experience in a human services field preferred
  • Demonstrated skill in writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and teamwork
  • Competency in crisis management preferred
  • Understanding of and sensitivity to the unique circumstances of underserved populations and to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Fluency in language (s) other than English preferred
  • Public speaking and training facilitation experience preferred

Volunteering

We are always open to new volunteers for SARC events and additional support. Feel free to leave your information below.

Board of Directors

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, or if you know someone you would like to nominate, please contact us using the form below.

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