Workforce Development & Leadership Internship

Workforce & Community Leadership Internship
Remote Position

Schedule, Duration, Position Type
-Contract, Part-Time, Internship
-Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid)
- Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules
- Minimum commitment: 3 months
- Start date: Flexible

Position Overview
Join Voice Up Publishing as our Workforce & Community Leadership Development Intern, focusing on building pathways that connect emerging leaders with meaningful community impact opportunities. This role bridges professional development with community engagement, creating sustainable models for leadership growth while strengthening local communities.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop workforce readiness programs for community leaders
- Create leadership development frameworks
- Design community engagement strategies
- Build partnerships with local employers and organizations
- Map community assets and opportunities
- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders
- Track community leadership initiatives
- Support emerging community leaders

Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
- Strong understanding of community dynamics
- Experience in leadership development
- Excellence in relationship building
- Project management abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of workforce development
- Commitment to community empowerment

Position Details
- 100% remote position with flexible scheduling
- Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)
- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)
- Duration: One academic semester

Focus Areas
Leadership Development
- Community leadership training
- Professional skills building
- Mentorship programs
- Network development
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution

Community Engagement
- Asset mapping
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership building
- Need assessment
- Resource development
- Impact measurement
- Community organizing
- Coalition building

What You'll Gain
- Community development expertise
- Leadership training skills
- Project management experience
- Partnership development abilities
- Professional network building
- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion
- Portfolio of community initiatives
- Real-world leadership experience

Project Deliverables
- Leadership training curriculum
- Community engagement strategy
- Partnership development plan
- Impact measurement framework
- Resource guides
- Training materials
- Progress reports
- Success stories

Team Structure
You'll join a dynamic team of 20 emerging college student leaders across the nation, participating in weekly Saturday afternoon meetings while developing workforce and leadership initiatives.

To Apply
Send to
Please submit:
- Your resume
- Community leadership experience
- Training program sample
- Partnership building examples
- Leadership philosophy statement
- Community engagement ideas

Core Competency Development
Professional Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Program development
- Training facilitation
- Mentorship skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Team building
- Change management

Community Building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource mobilization
- Partnership development
- Needs assessment
- Impact evaluation
- Coalition building
- Asset mapping
- Community organizing

We believe in developing leaders who can create positive change in their communities while building sustainable career pathways.

Key Objectives
- Develop community leadership pipeline
- Create workforce development opportunities
- Build sustainable partnerships
- Strengthen community networks
- Measure leadership impact
- Document best practices
- Foster community collaboration
- Support emerging leaders

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Passion for community development
- Leadership experience
- Training/teaching ability
- Partnership building skills
- Project management expertise
- Communication excellence
- Cultural competency
- Community engagement experience

Special consideration given to candidates with:
- Community organizing background
- Workforce development experience
- Training/facilitation experience
- Partnership management skills
- Program development expertise
- Leadership training certification
- Volunteer management experience
- Professional development background

This role offers the opportunity to help build the next generation of community leaders while creating sustainable workforce development pathways. The ideal candidate will understand how to connect professional growth with community impact, creating opportunities that benefit both individuals and their communities.

We are committed to developing leaders who can strengthen their communities while building meaningful careers. We welcome applications from students who share our vision for integrated professional and community development.

Note: We particularly value candidates who bring direct experience with community leadership and an understanding of workforce development challenges and opportunities.