Voice Up Purpose & Leadership Development Internship 100% Remote

VOICE UP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNSHIP

Applied Purpose Science Research Lab

A Leadership Development Pathway in Research, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership

The Applied Purpose Science Research Lab helps people discover their purpose and make sure that discovery happens in safe, supportive ways. The Assistant Director Internship invites students and emerging leaders to help us answer an important question: How can we make sure that helping people find their purpose is done ethically and protects their dignity? This internship is designed as a leadership development pathway—people who show strong alignment with our values and do excellent work can move into permanent leadership positions at Voice Up.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to protect people's dignity while helping them find their purpose

Skills in ethical thinking, bringing research together, and making good organizational decisions

How to build partnerships with other organizations while keeping our values strong

Ways to make sure programs actually help people instead of just looking good

Direct mentorship and pathways to permanent leadership roles at Voice Up

8-12 WEEK STRUCTURE

Weeks 1-2: Learn the Lab's mission, understand The Naming Gap, and participate in leadership meetings

Weeks 3-4: Track how people grow through our programs and learn what works

Weeks 5-6: Make sure we're doing the right thing ethically and protecting people properly

Weeks 7-8: Build partnerships and connect all our programs to work together

Weeks 9-12 (Optional): Lead your own projects and explore permanent Voice Up leadership roles

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support leadership meetings and help make sure we follow our core principles

Bring together findings from different programs to see what we're learning

Watch for problems like pushing people into wrong careers or not giving credit for work

Help create partnership agreements that protect our mission and values

Build systems to organize knowledge and share what the Lab learns over time

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is open to all who have a serious commitment and drive to connect to purpose. We welcome undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates, career changers, and professionals from any background who care deeply about:

Treating people with dignity and respect

Making ethical decisions that put people first

Building organizations that stay true to their mission

Taking time to make good decisions instead of rushing

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

Academic Credit: Work with your university for practicum, thesis, or capstone credit

Volunteer Service: Earn documented hours toward graduation or professional development

Voice Up University: Join our professional platform with potential stipend support

ALIGNMENT WITH RESEARCH GOALS

This internship aligns with NIH research ethics training and NSF broader impacts criteria, including responsible conduct of research, equity in participation, community engagement, and benefiting society through ethical science.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

Duration: 12-16 weeks (with potential for permanent role)

Location: 100% Remote (Global)

Start Date: Flexible (rolling admissions)

Contact: Art Fuller, Founder

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This approach has resonated across cultures, ages, and institutions because it meets people where they are. Students who have opted out of traditional programs. Athletes navigating pressure or transition. Educators seeking preventive approaches to wellbeing. Communities looking for ways to support mental health without over-pathologizing normal human struggle.

Voice Up’s work is guided by five core principles that shape every program, interaction, and design decision:

Collaboration. All are welcome.

Purpose grows in community. Different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are not obstacles—they are essential.