5Rights Foundation is looking for a Youth Engagement Intern

Overview

5Rights Foundation is launching a programme to support and develop youth talent and leadership, welcoming applications for a rolling 6 month internship as part of our Youth Engagement Programme.

Under the guidance of our Youth Engagement Officer, you will play a vital part in developing and delivering impactful youth engagement programmes. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily communication and engagement efforts involving our 200 youth ambassadors from around the world, as well as supporting the implementation of our youth-led podcast, "Tech This Out." This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advocacy, project management, participatory programming, and community building, within a leading global youth advocacy organisation at the cutting edge of tech policy.

About 5Rights

5Rights Foundation is a policy and advocacy organisation that works towards realising enforceable, statutory regulation and positive change across technology products and services to protect the rights and welfare of all under 18s online.

We exist to build the digital world that young people deserve, allowing them to engage online creatively, knowledgeably, and fearlessly.

Our small team works globally for real-world impact on behalf of and with young people, pioneering change in how the digital world works, through shaping legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.

5Rights has been a pioneer for children’s rights in the digital world, across our 3 goals:

Global standards for children’s data protection

We supported the development and introduction of the Age-Appropriate Design Code in the UK, which has already had an impact on how digital services treat children and is inspiring similar efforts in other jurisdictions. We are the sponsor of a similar Code in California.

Child-Centred Design

Our work ranges from groundbreaking research into how design of digital services puts children at risk to supporting the creation of a new international industry standard for child-centred design. We advocate intensively for requirements for high standards of safety, privacy and security by design and default in key regional and national legislation.

Children’s Rights

We worked with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to draft and see adopted a new international agreement that makes explicit - for the first time - that children’s rights apply in the digital world. We have published a Toolkit for making this goal a reality, endorsed by organisations and leaders from around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily communication and engagement with our global network of 200 youth ambassadors, ensuring they feel connected and supported, as well as the smooth organisation of the Youth Council and its Working Groups.

• Facilitate the sharing of resources, updates, and opportunities among youth ambassadors to foster a strong community.

• Help coordinate training and development sessions for ambassadors to enhance their skills and engagement.

• Collaborate with youth ambassadors who serve as podcast hosts for "Tech This Out", assisting them in planning and recording episodes.

• Help coordinate logistics for podcast production, including scheduling interviews and managing content delivery.

• Support promotional efforts to increase engagement with the podcast.

• Assist in the planning and execution of youth engagement activities, including online sessions and discussions.

• Contribute to the development of educational materials and resources for young participants.

• Support the Youth Engagement Officer in managing youth participation events and activities.

• Maintain project documentation and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Collect and analyse data to inform project decisions and improve programme performance.

• Participate in advocacy efforts, supporting the integration of youth perspectives in policy development and campaigns.

• Help research and identify new funding opportunities to sustain and grow youth projects.

ESSENTIAL skills and attributes

• Recently completed degree in social sciences, youth work, communication, or a related field.

• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic data collection and analysis skills to help evaluate project outcomes and inform decision-making.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups, including youth, stakeholders, and team members; with an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring inclusive practices in youth engagement activities.

• A creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas for youth engagement initiatives and podcast content.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

• A strong commitment to youth advocacy and empowerment.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to make real world change!

DESIRABLE skills and attributes

An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in the digital environment.

Mentorship and professional development

• Collaborate with the Youth Engagement Officer to identify personal learning opportunities and professional development activities.

• Receive guidance and support in developing skills related to youth engagement, project management, and advocacy.

Practical details

We are offering an initial six-month remote work contract based in Brussels, Belgium, with the potential for extension. This paid internship offers a stipend of a gross €1,500 per month. Candidates should be prepared to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones.

How to apply

We are a small but ambitious organisation with a team of hard-working and committed people. If you believe you can contribute positively to our work and to growing our influence and reputation, please send a CV and brief cover letter explaining what you would bring to 5Rights by December 8th, 2024 via this link: https://5rightsfoundation.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=05cd8220-8f04-49d5-bf1d-7117ab717238.

First-round interviews will be held over Teams. As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written task that will take 1-2 hours to complete.

5Rights values diversity, and we strongly encourage and welcome people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are under-represented in civil society organisations to apply for this role. If you have any questions about this, please get in touch.