Intern (ASU Partnership)

New Freedom Ops LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Freedom invites ASU students to participate in internships across Behavioral Health, Social Work, HR, Operations, IT, and more. You''ll gain real-world experience, work with professionals, and contribute to programs that help justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.

This internship offers mentorship, project-based tasks, and exposure to a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Solid critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

High School or better in General Studies or related field

Job description

Locations

Peoria Facility 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA +3 more locations

• On-site
• Human Resources
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTER002328

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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Looking for more than just an internship? Come gain real-world experience while doing work that makes a difference.

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About Us

At New Freedom, we believe in second chances and the power of opportunity. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and helping justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals successfully rebuild their lives. Students have the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while learning alongside professionals across a variety of disciplines.

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About Our Internship Opportunities

New Freedom offers internship opportunities in a range of areas depending on your field of study, interests, experience, and current organizational needs.

Potential areas may include:

• Behavioral Health & Clinical Services
• Social Work & Human Services
• Human Resources & Talent
• Business Administration & Operations
• Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement
• Information Technology
• Data, Quality & Process Improvement
• Other mission-aligned professional areas

Whether you're exploring a career path or looking to put what you're learning in the classroom into practice, we'll work to connect you with an experience that provides meaningful exposure to a professional environment.

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What You’ll Gain

As a New Freedom intern, you'll have opportunities to:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience in your area of interest
• Apply classroom knowledge to meaningful projects and assignments
• Learn from experienced professionals and organizational leaders
• Develop your professional, communication, and collaboration skills
• Gain exposure to a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Build experience you can carry into your future career
• Contribute to work that has a real impact on individuals and our community

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What We’re Looking For

We're looking for ASU students who are:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program
• Interested in gaining practical experience in their field
• Dependable, professional, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working collaboratively and asking questions
• Able to communicate effectively and take initiative
• Excited about contributing to New Freedom’s mission and community impact

Specific academic requirements, schedules, responsibilities, and internship qualifications may vary based on the internship placement.

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Ready to Turn Your Education Into Experience?

If you're an ASU student looking for an internship where you can learn, contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us about your field of study, career interests, and the type of internship experience you're looking for.

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New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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\"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission—to turn second chances into powerful comebacks.\"

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Works well independently + within a team Intermediate

Excellent organizational + time management Intermediate

Excellent critical thinking + problem-solving Intermediate

Intermediate

Effective interpersonal skills Intermediate

Intermediate

Ability to adapt to changing priorities Intermediate

Preferred

Behavioral Health Experience Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies or related field.

Experience

Required

Current enrollment at Arizona State University in an undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or other approved academic program relevant to the internship placement

Ability to meet any academic eligibility, internship, or field-placement requirements established by ASU and the applicable school or program

Strong communication, organization, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the student’s level of education and experience

Ability to learn new processes, accept direction and feedback, and adapt to changing priorities

Ability to work collaboratively while also completing assigned tasks with appropriate independence and initiative

Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, or the ability to learn required systems

Commitment to New Freedom’s mission and to interacting professionally and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Ability to satisfy site-access, confidentiality, training, supervision, and documentation requirements associated with the assigned department

Successful completion of background screening, drug and alcohol testing, TB testing, fingerprinting, driving-record review, health documentation, or other onboarding requirements when required for the specific placement (CPR/FA and Crisis De-escalation certification may also be required, dependent on placement requirements)

Ability to provide reliable transportation to the assigned work location or approved community-based activities when applicable

Completion of required ASU affiliation agreements, learning contracts, academic approvals, or other placement documentation before the internship begins

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR/FA Certification

Safety Care Initial Cert

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Criminal Background Check

Annual TB Clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.