Join our Student Leadership Team! Summer 2026

AMP Global Youth – Student Leadership Team (Summer 2026)

Selective Summer Leadership Roles | ~5 hours/week | 10+ weeks

AMP Global Youth is a youth-founded and youth-led organization working to amplify the voice and power of young people on global issues. Founded by students at Yale University after 9/11, AMP now engages thousands of students each year through leadership programs, research, and national convenings—including the Global Scholar program, the youth-led State of Global Youth Report (SOGY), and the ReGen Summit in Washington, DC. Our work equips young people with the skills, networks, and platforms to lead on the issues shaping their generation.

As part of this ongoing work, we recruit a highly motivated, selectively chosen Student Leadership Team each summer to take on core organizational roles across research, storytelling, partnerships, and operations. Team members contribute directly to active initiatives and help move our programs forward in real time.

This is a working leadership role—students are expected to produce, contribute, and take ownership of meaningful work. Summer 2026 opportunities include:

Issue Analysts (Research & Thought Leadership)

Issue Analysts are responsible for ensuring AMP’s work is grounded in credible, relevant, and forward-looking analysis. They engage deeply with global issues, translating complexity into clear insights that shape programming, content, and youth-facing discussions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on priority global issues, trends, and emerging challenges
• Identify and develop focus areas (e.g., education access, climate, civic engagement)
• Synthesize findings into concise briefs and accessible insights
• Produce written content (blog posts, summaries, social content)
• Support development of program content (ReGen, SOGY, workshops)
• Contribute ideas that inform discussions, curriculum, and strategy

Social Media & Creative (Storytelling & Brand)

The Social Media & Creative Team leads how AMP communicates its work and engages its audience. They translate programs, ideas, and youth perspectives into compelling content that strengthens brand presence, drives participation, and expands reach.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and publish content across AMP platforms (posts, campaigns, video)
• Translate programmatic work into clear, engaging, youth-centered messaging
• Support outreach and recruitment campaigns (ReGen, Global Scholar)
• Monitor engagement and refine content strategy based on performance
• Experiment with new formats and creative approaches to storytelling

Partnerships & Fundraising (Growth & Strategy)

The Partnerships & Fundraising Team plays a central role in expanding AMP’s network and supporting its long-term sustainability. Through research, outreach, and relationship-building, they help connect AMP with partners and supporters who strengthen and scale its work.

Core Responsibilities:

• Research potential partners, sponsors, and funding opportunities
• Support outreach efforts, including drafting and sending communications
• Track and manage partnership pipelines and contacts
• Assist with follow-ups and relationship-building
• Contribute to strategy around partnerships, growth, and sustainability

Organizational Success (Operations & Systems)

The Organizational Success team ensures that AMP operates with consistency, clarity, and effectiveness as it grows. They support the systems, communications, and internal processes that enable high-quality execution across all programs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review and update website content for accuracy and consistency
• Draft and support newsletters and network communications
• Edit materials to ensure clarity, quality, and alignment
• Support donor and stakeholder communications
• Assist with general organizational coordination and administrative systems

Expectations

• ~5 hours/week for a minimum of 10 weeks (May–August)
• Consistent, reliable contribution in a virtual team environment
• Ownership of assigned work and follow-through on deliverables
• Willingness to engage, communicate, and contribute ideas

What You Gain

• A selective leadership role within an established, youth-led organization
• Direct contribution to high-impact programs and national/global initiatives
• Practical experience in research, communications, strategy, and operations
• Tangible outputs and portfolio-ready work
• Access to a network of driven, high-impact youth leaders

To Apply

Apply for one or more of these opportunities by sending a short statement of interest, explaining why you’re interested and what you’re hoping to gain, to  opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.