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At the Atlantic Council, we advance our mission of “shaping the global future together” by taking on global, generational challenges – those the next generation is inheriting. To meet this moment, we are committed to fostering the next generation of international affairs professionals. To this end, we have relaunched our internship program as a world-class, paid Young Global Professionals (YGP) Program. This initiative is designed to provide exceptional young people with in-depth exposure to international affairs and an opportunity to play an active role in shaping real-world solutions to global challenges. This prestigious paid internship program for intellectual entrepreneurs offers hands-on experience working at the forefront of international affairs and global engagement. The program is also designed as a career accelerator. Inspired by the Atlantic Council’s enduring purpose of working with friends and allies to shape the future, our Young Global Professionals Program has been designed to harness the potential of rising young leaders. Those with expertise, a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented ethos, an innovative mind, and an optimistic and collegial attitude are encouraged to join us to further this audacious undertaking. Program participants will: Receive in-depth exposure to one of our 16 applicable programs or centers and become a valuable part of the Atlantic Council team through engagement with leading strategists, government officials, business leaders, tech entrepreneurs, and military commanders; exposure to the writing and editing process for publications and the logistical elements of event planning; and creating initiatives within a foreign affairs institution. Play key roles in helping our programs operate, from helping to produce high-profile public and private events, writing copy to amplify our work on various communication channels, to providing research to support task force reports, digital products or proposals and originating data visualizations. Participate in orientation and professional development programs, including practical software and systems training, career development training, and participation in the Council’s Masterclass series centered around substantive current events and geopolitical issues. Participating programs and centers include: Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center Africa Center Digital Forensic Research Lab (Engagement and Research positions) Europe Center GeoEconomics Center GeoTech Center Global Energy Center Middle East Programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Asia Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Cyber Statecraft Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Global Strategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, New American Engagement Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Transatlantic Security Initiative South Asia Center Summer 2021 applications close Friday, March 26, 2021. Visit our website for more information! TAGS: business,communication,Editing,Events,foreign affairs,Government,National,Paid,Writing

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TESOL MA student Suzanne Rice placed third in the University 3MT competition on Friday, March 11, earning herself $1000 in prize money. Rice placed first in the College of Humanities 3MT competition on Feb. 25, which qualified her to compete in the university competition.

Professor Carl Sederholm (Comparative Arts & Letters) was recently given an award of appreciation from the division of Continuing Education for his supportive role with the BYU Salt Lake Center. His assistance with and interest in the Salt Lake Center and continuing education helped distinguish him as the proud recipient of this award.

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Apply through BYU’s Handshake HERE Application deadline: March 31, 2021 5:00 PM Estimated salary: $15.00 Per hour Role Description A digital marketing specialist who can maintain and evolve existing marketing tools to become more up to date and effective. We are looking for someone who is aware of digital marketing tools; ie, web sites, social media marketing, email campaigning, web advertising and database mining. Experience is helpful but initiative and creativity is more important to succeed in this job. Programs we use and that need supporting are HubSpot, Asana, WIX, Zoom, WebEx, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, Microsoft, Amazon and FaceBook, Android, and IOS. Our company makes a proprietary medical device and we sell it around the world to hospitals and care centers. Growth targets are ambitious for our small but dynamic company. This position is part-time and temporary but the company may need more resources as we grow with your help. Even before the pandemic we were virtually office based. Submit your resume with a cover letter. TAGS: advertising,digital marketing,Marketing,Paid,Remote,Social Media

Pre-law, pre-library, and creative writing studies students are encouraged to apply.

Open until filled.

Posted on BYU’s Handshake at https://byu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4446581?ref=preview-header-click

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Apply at https://vivint.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vivintjobs/job/Lehi-UT/Research-Operations-Intern_R114926 See all Vivint job postings at https://vivint.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vivintjobs (search by keyword “intern” to see internship postings) Vivint Smart Home is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated smart home system with in-home consultation, professional installation and support delivered by its Smart Home Pros, as well as 24/7 customer care and monitoring. Dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services, Vivint serves more than 1.7 million customers. Vivint was named to the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” in 2020 and 2019, and to the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers” in 2018. The company has a b commitment to philanthropy and received a 2020 Gold Halo Award from Engage for Good for group volunteerism. Vivint is the largest tech employer in Utah and has received multiple awards for innovation, including being named among Fast Company’s “World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.” The Role: Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Providing Operations Support for the Research & Insights team at the Vivint Innovation Center Recruiting and scheduling participants for research Helping to take notes on research studies and tests Helping to organize the Research repository, including tagging documents and organizing repository folders Assisting with planning and executing research projects Required Skills: Interest in the research or research ops fields Good organizational skills Good communication skills Professional manner Some past experience with research including surveys, interviewing, etc. would be helpful Required Experience: This role is an entry-level position so we don’t expect a great deal of past experience. Rather, we are looking for someone who is interested in a career in research or research operations who would like to join one of the largest dedicated corporate research teams in Utah and learn about conducting and organizing research. Our mission is to redefine the home experience through intelligently designed products and services delivered to every home by people who care. What you will be working on: The Research & Insights team supports our product, design, marketing, and other teams with research on our customers and other consumers. You would be working on a wide variety of research projects including surveys, interviews, testing products with consumers, and so on. You would be providing operational support for the Research & Insights team as they work on these projects, and in the process getting great exposure to how this research is conducted, direct experience hearing from consumers and customers in the research process, and valuable experience in the emerging field of research operations. Who you will work with: You will be working as a member of the Research & Insights team, which is based at the Innovation Center at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah (but presently working remotely due to COVID). The team is made up of four researchers with a wide range of experience and expertise. You would also be working with product managers, designers, engineers, marketers, and others on individual research projects. What we’re looking for: We are looking for someone either still in school or early in their career who is interested in a career in the research field. You would be passionate about understanding what makes people tick, consumer behaviors, and ideally have an interest in technology products. This would be a three-month, full-time, paid internship, with the start time flexible between March and May 2021. TAGS: lehi,Paid,Research,user experience

With hundreds of participants and attendees, this year’s English Symposium was a massive success despite the challenges of moving to an online format.