Role Description: Partnerships and Outreach Intern

About Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)

Founded by Harvard and Oxford alumni in 2016, Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) aims to
increase the participation of young people in the democratic process and build their capacity to lead
change.

Our interventions are designed to equip citizens with a better understanding of the society they live in
and the challenges that it confronts. The aim is to help young people broaden their perspective, think
critically about their socio-political construct, tap their leadership potential and acquire skills to create
long lasting impact.

We currently run programs in six cities in India - Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati and
Hyderabad - and in Kathmandu in Nepal. We also undertake projects in civic engagement and public
policy. Our work is guided by our Board of Advisors – Dr. Shashi Tharoor (MP, Lok Sabha), Mr. Baijayant
Panda (Former MP, Lok Sabha) and Prof. Michael Walton (Harvard University).

Website: www.ylacindia.com

Our engagements and projects

YLAC works on a diverse range of projects. In addition to running our own programs, we undertake
projects for tech majors like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, as well as leading non-profits such as
Janaagraha and Oxfam. Our flagship programs - the High School Achievers Program, the Counter Speech
Fellowship and the Policy in Action Program – focus on enhancing citizen engagement across different
age groups.

Additionally, we work in strengthening civic engagement and participatory governance by assisting

offices of Members of Parliament, Indian Ministries and NITI Aayog with research and advocacy on
legislative and policy issues.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has a desire to get hands-on experience in partnerships and
communications while working in a niche space of civic education and youth engagement.

The key responsibilities of the Partnerships and Outreach Intern will include:

 Forging new and leveraging existing partnerships to start interesting conversations on some of
the themes that YLAC works on

 Developing communication materials such as presentations, brochures and social media

content, as well as assisting the team in outreach

 Brainstorming and pitching new ideas to increase visibility of YLAC programs

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  Assisting the team in managing YLAC’s flagship initiatives such as the Counter Speech Fellowship
and the High School Achievers Program, including supervision and performance management of
fellows

Qualifications required

 An undergraduate degree from a reputed institution. Candidates currently pursuing degrees

may also apply

 Strong written and verbal communication skills. Design skills are a plus

 Good people skills and a strong ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders

 Ability to present information in a structured and insightful manner

 Someone who is a self-starter and thrives in an entrepreneurial setup

Perks

 An intellectually stimulating work environment and a chance to be mentored by peers from top
institutions in India and abroad

 Opportunity to gain understanding of country-wide as well as international operations,

communications, brand building, and team management

 The only internship where you get to be the Chief Marketing Officer!

Joining date, duration and compensation

 Staring as soon as possible, and ideally during the months of April, May and June

 Minimum duration of one month, preferably two

 A nominal stipend of Rs. 5,000 per month to cover travel and other incidental expenses

Office location

Lajpat Nagar III, Near the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, New Delhi

To apply

Please fill in the application form here. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, write to us
at office@ylacindia.com

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