Youth Engagement – Paid Internship

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic graduate, or soon to be graduate, with an interest in ethics and engagement. This role will research, develop, plan and propose a program designed to increase the quality of the Centre’s engagement with younger Australians.  

Key Accountabilities

Undertake research to understand: 

• Why and how young people (15 – 28 years of age) engage with the ethical dimension of life, and  
• More generally, how they build and maintain relationship with organisations that command their interest and involvement.   

Assist TEC to:  

• Brainstorm ideas
• Develop communication strategies that will reach and connect with young people, and 
• Identify a range of communication channels that influence young people. 

Key Working Relationships

The Youth Engagement Intern reports to the Head of Engagement. 

The role will involve frequent collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the organisation and will work closely with Marketing and Campaign Managers.  

 Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

  As Youth Engagement Intern your ideal skills, knowledge and experience should include: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Web-savvy, web-search skills; high level of “internet literacy” and knowledge of social media   
• Ability to develop a strategic plan and associated budget   
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with others   
• Attention to detail  interest in / knowledge of ethics, philosophy, education, social policy, global issues, research and current events
  

What We Offer

• Salary $29,750 + super for 6 month full time contract 
• Flexible working from home and office days 
• Opportunity to have broad impact
• Part of a small, highly engaged and collaborative team  

This role has been made possible by the generous support of Third Link Investment Managers.