AMP Programs Intern (Summer, 2026)

Join the AMP Global Youth team as a Summer Intern supporting two of our most exciting and impactful initiatives: the ReGen Youth Summit and the State of Global Youth Report.

AMP Global Youth amplifies the power of youth to design and demand our shared future. Founded by students at Yale after 9/11, we’ve reached tens of thousands of young people globally through our civic leadership accelerators, global policy workshops, and national youth conferences.

As a Summer Intern, you will support both program development and research initiatives that center youth voice and address urgent global challenges. You will work closely with AMP’s leadership team to help design meaningful learning experiences, contribute to youth-led research, and support the execution of high-impact programs.

This role offers hands-on experience in youth-centered program design, civic engagement, and storytelling, while building practical skills in research, communications, and collaboration. It is ideal for students and emerging professionals interested in global affairs, youth leadership, research, and social impact.

We anticipate hiring at least two candidates across multiple openings for this role.

Time Commitment:

• Term: Summer 2026 (flexible start and end dates)
• Hours: Minimum 20-24 hours/week
• Primary Working Location: Remote and/or Washington, DC.
• ‘Optional’ Working Location: Atlanta, GA
• Compensation: Academic Credit

Responsibilities:

ReGen Youth Summit (Program Design & Implementation)

• Support the design and development of summit programming and sessions
• Conduct outreach to speakers, partners, and participants
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and coordination
• Support communications and participant engagement before, during, and after the summit
• Contribute to shaping session flow and participant experience
• Support real-time program needs during the summit (as applicable)
• Related social media content development

State of Global Youth Report (Research & Writing)

• Conduct research on global youth issues, trends, and emerging challenges
• Support survey design, outreach, and data collection efforts
• Analyze findings and contribute to writing and editing sections of the report
• Assist with synthesizing youth perspectives into clear, compelling insights
• Support preparation of the report for publication and dissemination
• Related social media content development

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in global issues, youth leadership, or social impact
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks independently
• Attention to detail and initiative
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Interest in learning how research, storytelling, and programming intersect to drive impact

Preferred (not required)

• Experience with event planning, research, or youth programs
• Background in international relations, public policy, education, or related fields
• Familiarity with social media, content creation, or digital storytelling
• Experience working with youth or youth-led initiatives

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume to opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Priority deadline: May 15, 2026. We encourage early applications, as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Americans for Informed Democracy / AMP Global Youth is a national student organization that amplifies the story, voice and power of global youth. Find out more at www.ampglobalyouth.org and/or www.globalscholar.org