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Research & Teaching Assistant Internship Remote

Company:
Voice Up Publishing Incorporated
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Posted:
April 13, 2025
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Description:

Research & Teaching Assistant Internship

Remote

Position Overview

The Research & Teaching Assistant Intern will work directly with the founder of Voice Up to support the implementation and management of an innovative digital learning platform designed to transform how we support mental health across multiple cultures and communities. This platform empowers college student leaders to pursue meaningful social impact projects aligned with their personal causes and interests.

About Voice Up

Our mission is to mobilize college students to help transform our world through meaningful social impact projects and collaborative learning experiences.

Position Details

- **Type:** Remote (100% virtual)

- **Schedule:** Flexible hours

- **Duration:** One academic semester

- **Compensation:** Academic credit available or volunteer basis

- **Recognition:** Letter of support from the founder upon completion

Key Responsibilities

**Research & Analysis**

- Conduct ongoing research on current events at local, national, and global levels

- Analyze innovative educational approaches that connect individuals with their purpose

- Create briefings and summaries of relevant trends and developments

- Identify opportunities to integrate current events into student projects

- Research best practices in purpose-driven education and leadership development

- Document case studies of successful purpose-alignment initiatives

**Project Management & Student Support**

- Track and monitor progress of student leaders' social impact projects

- Ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines

- Maintain regular communication with student participants

- Document project outcomes and student achievements

- Provide support and resources to help students overcome challenges

**Meeting Facilitation**

- Assist in organizing and hosting virtual team meetings

- Support the creation of meeting agendas and materials

- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and idea sharing sessions

- Take detailed notes and distribute meeting summaries

- Follow up on action items and commitments

**Platform Implementation**

- Support the rollout of the digital learning platform

- Help create and organize educational content

- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues

- Gather feedback for platform improvements

- Document best practices and learning outcomes

Required Qualifications

- Current college student or recent graduate

- Strong research and analytical skills

- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

- Experience with virtual collaboration tools

- Demonstrated interest in social impact and education

- Self-motivated with ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience in peer mentoring or teaching

- Project management experience

- Experience in research methodology and data analysis

- Knowledge of global affairs and current events

- Background in educational psychology or purpose-driven learning

- Familiarity with digital learning platforms

- Background in social impact or nonprofit work

- Experience facilitating group discussions

Benefits

- Gain hands-on experience in educational technology and social impact

- Develop project management and leadership skills

- Build a network of socially conscious student leaders

- Receive mentorship from an experienced founder

- Contribute to meaningful social change initiatives

- Flexible schedule that accommodates academic commitments

- Letter of support documenting achievements and impact

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

- Resume/CV

- Cover letter expressing interest in social impact

- Brief statement describing a social cause they're passionate about

- Academic schedule/availability for the semester

Equal Opportunity Statement

VoiceUp Publishing Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission of transforming the world through student leadership and social impact.

Additional Information

This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

- Impact the development of an innovative educational platform

- Support emerging student leaders across the nation

- Gain experience in the intersection of technology and social impact

- Develop professional skills in a flexible, remote environment

Together we are organized around the following structure:

Every person identifies a cause that is personal and valuable to them.

Mine is helping the children of the incarcerated.

Every person agrees to be held accountable to the following principles.

Collaboration

All are welcome. All means all

Collaboration

Collaboration in the workplace extends far beyond simply working together on projects. It represents an active commitment to combining diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to achieve outcomes that surpass what any individual could accomplish alone.

Together we hold ourselves accountable to the following principles.

Humility

We must remain open minded and open to improving ourselves every day.

Precision

Excellence requires discipline.

Patience

We all need forgiveness

Empathy

We must understand the why…

Together we are organized around the following structure:

Every person agrees to bring and share their whole self.

This is a safe place

We want to know all of your talents

We'll collaborate to find creative ways to amplify your talent inspiring many communities.

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