Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to make a difference in your city? Do you want your voice to be heard?
If you believe that youth voices matter and want to help shape the future of your city for the better, you’re not alone. YouthfulCities is a social enterprise leading cities towards a more youthful future. We investigate the priorities, challenges, and concerns of young people, and find tangible ways to help youth implement the changes they want to see. Do you want to join in?
YouthfulCities is looking for Research Fellows in 75 cities all over the world to help in various fields. The main focus is to implement a research project in each city to seek out the opinions of youth. What’s important to them? How do they think their city is performing? Each fellow will be asked to collect 1000 responses to youthfulCities Urban Attitudes Survey from their city with support from the YouthfulCities global team. With the combined research across 75 cities, this will be one of the biggest surveys of urban youth ever. Fellows will also add their own qualitative research to build a picture of youth in their city.
Fellows will build a relationship with a research mentor in their city. There will be opportunities to add your ideas, analyze the data to create new insights, publish on our global website and other platforms, and connect with other Fellows around the world. Fellows will also have the chance to act as the local representative for YouthfulCities at events and for the media.
This is a flexible, part time position. It can be incorporated into academic work or pursued on its own. If you’re up to the challenge, please read through the details and apply through the form below.
Eligibility
- You need to be available to complete the Urban Attitudes Survey between July 15 and September 30, 2015.
- You need to have research experience at a university level.
- You need strong written and verbal English and the ability to do some translation between English and your home language.
- You should have a good social network in your city.
- You should be an outgoing person as you will need to meet people and build connections.
- You need to be organized with a strong commitment to completing projects.
What are the benefits?
- You’ll be joining the YouthfulCities network! We know thousands of young people around the world and are connecting people with similar interests and introducing them to those with other areas of expertise.
- You’ll also be connected with further job opportunities.
- You’ll also be first to know about the YouthfulCities Global Summit, and be a member of the unofficial “YouthfulCities Couchsurfing Network” with friends in 75 cities!
- You will be able to act as the local spokesperson for YouthfulCities, and will be featured on our website as well as have the opportunity to speak to media, or write about your experiences.
- Create a strong network in their city: You’ll be forging relationships with local organizations and leaders that can last a lifetime.
- Build up your resume with paid work experience and references.
- You’ll be involved in a global project that gives you a unique understanding of youth and cities, and have the opportunity to give a voice to youth where you live.
Application Deadline: July 12th 2015
To Apply and for more information visit here
