Job Opportunities at ThinkImpact for 2013
ThinkImpact Institute Advisor, Rural Africa (Summer Position)
The Institute is a curriculum-based summer immersion program lasting 8 weeks, from June to August, and offered on a competitive basis to select scholars from across the United States. We are currently seeking top graduate students and professionals for the position of advisor. Advisors lead a small group of 6 scholars through the Institute.
To learn more about the responsibilities, compensation, and eligibility requirements for the Advisor position click here for a full job description!
The application may be accessed here!
Deadline is Wednesday, January 9th! Fill out your application today!
ThinkImpact Institute Country Associate, Rural Africa (Summer Position)
The Institute is a curriculum-based summer immersion program lasting 8 weeks, from June to August, and offered on a competitive basis to select scholars from across the United States. We are currently seeking top graduate students and professionals for the position of Country Associate. Country Associates work closely with the Country Coordinator, Community Liaisons and advisors to ensure that all logistical needs are met and carried out efficiently.
To learn more about the responsibilities, compensation, and eligibility requirements for the Country Associate position click here for a full job description.
The application may be accessed here!
Deadline is Wednesday, January 9th! Fill out your application today!
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Timeline of the Process
· January 9th 2013 at 11:59 EST EST Last day applications can be submitted
o Applications are processed on a rolling basis
o Applications should include a resume, two references (1 professional
and 1 academic and/or professional), and a cover letter that
touches on the following 5 “why questions”
o Why college students?
o Why the Institute?
o Why social entrepreneurship?
o Why Africa?
o Why immersion?
· January 18th Final notification to applicants selected for interviews
· January 27th All interviews complete
· February 4th Offers made to invite applicants to Interview Xtreme (Hire is
contingent on positive assessment during the training retreat)
· March 8th – 10th Interview Xtreme in Denver, Colorado
· March Applicants notified of final decision and offers made
· April Staff participate in E-learning course on social entrepreneurship
· June 7th-11th Team Xtreme in Denver, Colorado
· June 12th Staff depart for either Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, or South Africa
· June 13th-18th Staff take part in in-country training and preparation
· June 19th Scholars arrive in country