Role Type: Internship 

Salary Range: Unpaid, but hours can fulfill the UCLA Luskin’s capstone requirement

Location: Los Angeles, CA or hybrid 

Role Description: The Global Lab is in an exciting phase as we explore opportunities for collaboration with potential non-profit, policy, funding partners, develop our internal systems, hone our strategy, and grow our Board. Through the internship, you will have the opportunity to translate and amplify policy research, develop policy communications strategies, and assist with internal development & operations tasks. 

Qualifications/Skills:

• Self-directed students who will feel comfortable working in a start-up environment;
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills;
• Outstanding research & analytical skills and/or oral & written communications;
• Work experience across any sector, and an interest in global health, education, and/or gender studies;
• Specific experience and skills in the following: 
  • Policy Research: Research methodology; Policy research & evaluation; Quantitative and qualitative analysis; Policy briefings & memos;
  • Policy Communications: Translating research and policies into accessible, public-facing communications; Graphic design; Social media platforms; Website design; Powerpoint; Event communications; Press & PR;
  • Development & Operations: Familiarization of U.S. philanthropic and foundation environment; Grant writing; Event management; Individual, corporate and foundation research & prospecting; Donor communications; Grant database management; Finance & budget administration.

To apply, please email Janine N’jie David, JND@luskin.ucla.edu, with the subject “Global Lab Capstone Internship – [YOUR NAME]” with the following materials: cover letter (with availability, LinkedIn profile & your interest in the Global Lab’s themes of work), resume, unofficial transcript, and 1-2 brief writing samples (or professional sample(s) relevant to your skills, such as a flyer or website you’ve designed and created).