Voice Up Purpose

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) Email: 2026 Voice Up Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved. Why This Matters Voice Up exists because communities and systems improve when people are more connected to meaning and contribution. When people can name what they care about and feel supported in taking action they become more resilient, more engaged, and more capable of creating change. Voice Up helps make that possible by creating practical pathways for purpose development that are inclusive, structured, and grounded in real life.