The Young Professionals Education Program (YPEP) is a post-graduate internship program for EWC students who have recently graduated from EWC and UH. YPEP provides an opportunity to contribute to the continued improvement of EP programs and activities while gaining professional experience as part of the Education Program team. The post-graduate intern will help lead, research, and innovate one or more areas of focus (read further down for descriptions and the application link).
Number of internships available: 1-2 positions
Time commitment and duration: 20 hours (part-time) or 40 hours (full-time); 12 months, beginning in summer; primarily in-person
Stipend: $1,000 per month for 20 hours/week or $2,000 per month for 40 hours/week (less taxes, if applicable)
Application deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024, noon 12:00 PM HST
Benefits:
– Professional development in the field of international education
– Professional mentorship from Education Program staff
– Continued participation in the EWC student community and opportunity to live in EWC Housing at the discounted rate (intern will be responsible for all living costs)
– If applicable, sponsorship for J-1 visa academic training or F-1 visa optional practical training
– EP post-graduate interns will have the exciting opportunity to focus on their own special projects, based on their goals, interests, and skills while pursuing EWC values and strategic priorities.
1) Student Programs & Activities
Engage with the joint student-staff planning teams involved with year-round EWC student programming, such as the Community Building Institute, Exchange, International Graduate Student Conference, East-West Fest, and major EWCPA events. Assist with the on-boarding of new students as well as event planning, communication, and logistics. Contribute ideas and assistance with new initiatives, including the EWC Hawai’i Youth Summit, and facilitating student participation in Centerwide briefings/presentations for visiting delegations and community partners.
2) Communications & Outreach
Enhance and expand outreach and recruitment efforts. Research and identify spaces for the EWC to expand its sharing of information about scholarships and fellowships through webinars and other promotional activities. Identify, interview, and write profiles highlighting our diverse student community for the EWC President’s monthly newsletter. Research and develop ways for efficient, accessible, and appropriate ways for communication and information-sharing between and among students and EP staff. Assist with participant info sessions, creating fliers, and updating the Student Portal or other digital platforms.
3) Residential Life
Engage with EP, Housing, Residential Floor Associates, EWCPA board and other key stakeholders to work on strategic goals for enhancing EWC residential life and community-building. Help collect views and feedback from students and residents. Generate and implement initiatives that support the safety and well-being of our living and learning community.