Are you tired of saying "I can't get a job because everyone wants me to have work experience, but how am I supposed to get work experience if no one will give me a job!" Athgo's Associates Program provides dynamic opportunities for students and young professionals who are looking to gain some practical work experience while working for an international organization. Our Associates will manage large scale projects, develop real business plans that will contribute to our expansion and growth, and interact with experts who fall within their area of study and/or region of expertise.
Ideal candidates will not be intimidated by the prospect of working with senior executives in the private sector, world renowned scientists and experts, and representatives from international institutions. Associates should expect to devote 10-15 hours per week to their project, with the likelihood that the commitment will increase around deadlines. Associates will be working closely with Athgo's executive team and members of our various boards and councils, depending upon the assignment. They will also be expected to plan their time wisely and delegate tasks to their assigned interns.
While there are no employment guarantees with the organization and these are unpaid positions, Athgo strives to hire from within due to the organization’s objective of employing scholars and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated strong interest in global affairs and commitment to the mission of Athgo. Therefore, this is a great way to get your proverbial foot in the door at Athgo.
Responsibilities and Open Positions
Athgo Global
- Marketing Associate
Work closely with Athgo executive team and outside consultants to develop consistent marketing and branding strategy for Athgo’s overall corporate identity. Associate will also work with Athgo’s Innovation and Capacity Building Centers to develop unique marketing strategies. Idea candidates will have business professional or academic backgrounds. Associate should expect to work on this project for at least 6 months.
- Public Relations Associate
Work closely with Athgo executive team and outside consultants to develop PR strategy for all of Athgo’s programs, including, developing media contacts and databases, and drafting press releases and handling media requests. Ideal candidates will have journalism/media backgrounds and will have exceptional writing skills. Associate should expect to work on this project for at least 6 months.
- Capacity Building Associate
Work closely with Athgo’s finance team to develop fundraising strategy, establish new corporate relationships, and enhance grant acquiring abilities. Associate should have some relationship building/fundraising professional or academic experience/expertise and should plan to work on this project for 3-4 months.
- Outreach Associate
Work closely with Athgo’s academic membership and participant relations team to develop new University relationships and enhance current academic partnerships. Ideal candidates will be comfortable speaking (voice and electronic) to professors/deans/administrators. Associate should plan to work on this project for at least 2 months.
Athgo Innovation and Capacity Building
- Development Associates
Work closely with Athgo’s Innovation and Capacity Building Centers leadership team and/or Executive Director (if applicable). Depending upon the phase of the ICBCs development, the Associate could be tasked to develop topics for study, create business and financial plans, determine potential partners and establish relationships with key stakeholders. Associate should have some expertise, background and/or experience in the particular topic area and should plan to work on this project for a minimum of 4-6 months.
Athgo Global Forums
- Ability to attend all days of the event required.
Work closely with an Athgo Program Director to develop topics, themes, and strategy for Athgo's Global Forums. The Associates will be tasked with coordination of participants, interns/volunteers, speakers, etc., as well as the rest of the Associate team. Ideal candidates will be located in the city where the respective Athgo forum will take place to allow for greater participation and ability to meet with potential speakers and the management of the event venues. Associate should expect to work on this project for 5-6 months before the event date and 2-3 weeks post event for closure and wrap-up.
- Forum Intern and Volunteer Associate
Work closely with an Athgo Program Director and Program Coordinator Associate to recruit, select, train and lead the interns and volunteers. Ideal candidates will be located in the city where the respective Athgo forum will take place to allow for greater participation (Not all Forums however will require physical attendance at the forum).
- Forum Participant Associate
Work closely with an Athgo Program Director and Program Coordinator Associate to recruit and select qualified participants for the event, and to oversee participant relations during the forum. Ideal candidates will be located in the city where the respective Athgo forum will take place to allow for greater participation (Not all Forums however will require physical attendance at the forum).
- Forum Speakers Associate
Work closely with an Athgo Program Director and Program Coordinator Associate to recruit and select qualified speakers and panelists for the event, and to oversee speaker relations during the forum. Ideal candidates will be located in the city where the respective Athgo forum will take place to allow for greater participation (Not all Forums however will require physical attendance at the forum).
- Forum MC Associate
Host of the forum, in collaboration with Athgo Leadership. Ideal candidates will have prior public speaking experience and an excellent command of the English language. MCs should have outgoing and charismatic personalities and be able to effectively run the forum program.
Current open positions:
Athgo Global
- Marketing Associate (overall Athgo strategy)
- Public Relations Associate (overall Athgo strategy)
- Capacity Building Associate (overall Athgo strategy)
- Outreach Associate (Academic)
Athgo Innovation and Capacity Building Center: Information and Communication Technology for Development (winter 2008-2009)
Athgo Global Forums
Please visit our Application page to apply. When applying, please specify the position(s) you are applying for. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at .
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