Fellowship / Internship

1. Support community-centered education, local capacity building, and leadership development initiatives related to emerging energy technologies (with a southeastern U.S. focus).
2. Enhance virtual innovation challenge and experiential learning by improving program communications through social media, youth-led amplification, and introducing a digital showcase for livestreaming and archiving youth projects.
3. Develop middle school maritime curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards.
4. Conduct a scan and prepare an inventory of youth/young adult career programs and resources across national critical infrastructure sectors: transportation (all modes), energy, water, communications, and critical/advanced manufacturing.

In your Statement of Interest, please indicate which area(s) you wish to support, including relevant education, knowledge, or experience.

Submit your application electronically to admin1@iyai.org and copy beverly@iyai.org. Use “Community-Builder Fellow/Internship” in the email subject line.

• Cover Letter (max 2 pages): Confirm contact information and provide names, emails, and phone numbers for two references. Indicate your anticipated availability (days, times, months between January–December 2026, minimum/maximum weekly hours up to 10), and any required accommodations. Explain your interest in the internship, relevant experiences, and alignment with Iyai+’s mission.
• Statement of Interest (max 3 pages): Describe your motivation, professional goals, alignment with Iyai+ mission, relevant education/experience (paid/unpaid), hands-on training, internships, apprenticeships, community service, youth work, and extracurricular activities. Clearly identify your preferred area of support.
• Resume: Detail education/training (certificates, degrees, GPA), work experience, community service, and other relevant qualifications.
• Transcripts/Certificates: Provide documentation for highest level of education (High School Diploma/GED, higher education, technical institute, apprenticeship).
• Sample Work (optional): Include a link to relevant work you wish to share.

• Effective time management in a fast-paced, virtual/hybrid environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required; note other language proficiency).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; respectful teamwork.
• Experience creating program materials (writing, infographics, graphics), social media proficiency, and online channel usage.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Prior work with youth/young adult programs, especially in career preparation, job-readiness, mentoring, civic engagement a plus.
• Solid research, analytical, technical, and writing skills.
• Experience in hybrid (virtual/in-person) environments is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

For background and detailed program information, visit the Iyai website: www.iyai.org.

We received inquiries from prospective Sponsors regarding the potential to sponsor internships that would afford interns an opportunity to support iyai+’s work; and spend at least part-time “in-presence” at the Sponsor’s office and/or “on assignment” – virtually and/or “in presence” – to support work with a historically under-served community.  The answer to both questions is potentially “YES” – if the internship experience is consistent with the iyai+ mission and Program.  Prospective sponsors are encouraged to contact the national office:  beverly@iyai.org  to discuss their interest in possible partnering arrangements.