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!" Our Associates Program provides dynamic opportunities for students and young entrepreneurs who are looking to gain some practical work experience while working for an international nonprofit organization. Athgo 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. Most positions and tasks can be managed remotely through virtual interaction with the organization's management team, thus allowing for anyone with an internet access to apply and become an Associate.  The program length is generally between 4 and 6 months.

Main Positions

• Chief Entrepreneurship Strategist
Help sharpen Athgo's programming and organizational focus in the area of entrepreneurship. Develop a short and long term strategy to position the organization as an ambassador in matters of youth entrepreneurship.
Key requirement: Experience and/or knowledge in strategy development and basic understanding of entrepreneurship


• Chief Sustainability Strategist
Help sharpen Athgo's programming and organizational focus in the area of environmental sustainability. Develop a short and long term strategy to position the organization as an ambassador in matters of youth entrepreneurial engagement in sustainability projects.
Key requirement:Experience and/or knowledge in strategy development and strong understanding of sustainability issues


• Web Developer
Working closely with the management, the Web Developer will enhance the look and feel of the website, reinforce the performance, and expand the web content. The Developer will be tasked to develop an action plan for the design and development process from beginning to end and be responsible for the execution of the plan.
Key requirement: Extensive knowledge and experience in web development


• Research Coordinator
The candidate will help build a research team and coordinate the team's efforts in research on constructive entrepreneurship (CE) and young people . Athgo's CE study objectives include feasibility and long-term application analysis of the model and developing quantifiable measurement for its value proposition. An additional major focus is assigned to the assessment of the role of young people (ages 18-32) in the economies of developed and emerging societies to ensure more effective constructive entrepreneurial engagement within their communities.
Key requirement: Quantitative research skills and access to statistical software


• Marketing Associate
Work closely with Athgo executive team to develop consistent marketing and branding strategy for Athgo’s overall corporate identity and its numerous programs.
Key requirement: Quantitative research skills and access to statistical software


• Public Relations Associate
Work closely with Athgo executive team to develop PR strategy for all of Athgo’s programs, including, developing media contacts and databases, maintaining the monthly e-newsletter, drafting press releases, and handling media requests.
Key requirement: Journalism/media backgrounds and exceptional writing skills


• Capacity Building Associate
Work closely with Athgo’s finance team to develop fundraising strategy, establish new corporate relationships, and enhance grant acquiring abilities.
Key requirement: Relationship building/fundraising professional or academic experience/expertise


• Outreach Associate
Work closely with Athgo team to develop new University relationships and enhance current academic partnerships.
Key requirement: Comfortable speaking (voice and electronic) to professors, deans, and administrators.

Global Innovation Forum Positions

• Forum Coordinator Associate
Work closely with an Athgo Program Director to develop topics, themes, and strategy for Athgo's Global Innovation 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. Ability to attend all days of the event required.


• 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.

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 around 10 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, depending upon the assignment. They will also be expected to plan their time wisely and delegate tasks to their assigned interns, if applicable.

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.

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 .