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.
Crisis Counselor
Department: Counseling
Location: Augusta, GA; SARC office
Hours: Full-time
Position Summary:
SARC is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated full-time Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience providing therapeutic support to survivors of sexual assault, offering individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services. This position is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual counseling sessions to survivors of sexual assault and related trauma,
using evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e.g., trauma-informed care, CBT, EMDR). - Facilitate group therapy for survivors, focusing on healing, empowerment, and coping
skills. - Offer crisis intervention and emotional support for clients in distress, including those in
immediate need of safety planning or intervention. - Assess the mental health needs of clients and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Provide short-term and long-term support, ensuring a consistent and caring therapeutic
relationship. - Collaborate with other team members to coordinate services and ensure holistic care for
clients. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions, treatment plans, and
progress notes, in accordance with agency policies and confidentiality standards. - Participate in weekly clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in sexual assault counseling
and trauma-informed care. - Conduct outreach and educational presentations to community groups and organizations
on sexual assault awareness and prevention, as needed. - Participate in on-call rotation to provide emergency support for clients, including
evenings or weekends as needed.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (required).
- Valid and active state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years of direct clinical experience working with survivors of sexual assault, trauma, or related fields (preferred).
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic support to survivors in various stages of recovery.
- Experience with crisis intervention and managing complex emotional reactions in high-stress situations.
- Familiarity with legal and ethical considerations in working with survivors of sexual violence.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all interactions.
- Must be committed to cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion in both practice and client care.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of local community resources and legal systems for sexual assault survivors.
- Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) is a plus.
Working Conditions:
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Some evening or weekend hours may be required for client support, outreach, or on-call rotation.
- Emotional resilience and self-care practices are essential for managing the demands of this role.
- The role may require occasional travel for community outreach, training, or conferences.
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
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.