Fall Intern: FREE Initiative
About The Position
The FREE Initiative is a national collaborative outreach and educational resourcing effort led by AEI scholar Ian Rowe. The FREE Initiative disseminates insights about the crucial roles of family, religion, education, and entrepreneurship in developing the rising generation of young Americans. FREE is also building and catalyzing a growing network of exemplary leaders from across the nation who use their spheres of influence to revitalize community life and instill a sense of agency in the next generation. The FREE Initiative is committed to building partnerships among policymakers, cultural leaders, and local influencers to help young Americans—particularly emerging leaders representing ethnic minorities—move up the economic ladder and invest in the social institutions that help all people flourish. The initiative’s priorities include launching a tool kit for educators who are interested in teaching young people the FREE Framework, piloting lessons for high school students on youth agency, strengthening partnerships with external individuals and organizations, and building new audiences for Mr. Rowe and the FREE Initiative around the country through various outreach activities, including events. The intern will assist in furthering the mission of building agency in students and receive mentorship from the FREE Initiative manager and team. AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. The fall program dates are either Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, December 4, or Tuesday, September 15, to Friday, December 11.
Requirements
- Rising college sophomore or above
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Proactive, organized, and willing to learn and accept feedback
- Entrepreneurial, driven, and self-directed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is beneficial
- Able to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 25-40 hours per week
- Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university
Nice To Haves
- Have an interest in helping students develop agency over their futures so that they can lead successful lives and rise socioeconomically.
Responsibilities
- Provide research support for the FREE Initiative
- Assist in creating promotional content
- Provide administrative support with communication, events, and network of contacts
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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