Voice Up Leadership Mentor 100% Remote

LEADERSHIP MENTOR INTERNSHIP Applied Purpose Science Research Lab A Human-Centered Pathway in Mentorship, Purpose Development, and Ethical Leadership The Applied Purpose Science Research Lab supports individuals in discovering, articulating, and living into their purpose in ways that are ethical, grounded, and socially responsible. The Leadership Mentor Internship is designed for individuals who want to support others in their growth while developing their own leadership voice, judgment, and mentoring capacity. This internship focuses on the practice of mentorship how leaders listen, guide, protect dignity, and help others connect lived experience to meaningful pathways forward. Interns will serve as guided mentors within Voice Up affiliated programs while receiving direct leadership coaching themselves. Individuals who demonstrate strong alignment and effectiveness may advance into long-term mentoring or leadership roles within Voice Up. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to mentor individuals without imposing identity, direction, or outcomes Skills in reflective listening, ethical guidance, and purpose-centered dialogue How to support others through uncertainty, transition, and growth How leadership mentoring differs from advising, coaching, or supervision How to recognize risk, vulnerability, and ethical boundaries in mentoring relationships How to model integrity, patience, and responsibility as a developing leader Direct mentorship from senior leaders and pathways to expanded roles at Voice Up 8 12 WEEK STRUCTURE Weeks 1 2: Foundations of Ethical Mentorship Orientation to the Lab’s mission and the Voice Up philosophy Introduction to The Naming Gap and purpose-centered leadership Training on ethical mentoring, boundaries, and dignity-centered engagement Observation of leadership and mentoring sessions Weeks 3 4: Mentorship in Practice Shadow and co-facilitate structured mentoring conversations Learn reflective listening and inquiry-based guidance techniques Track participant growth and engagement across programs Weeks 5 6: Ethics, Accountability, and Care Identify ethical risks in mentoring relationships Learn how to respond when individuals are stuck, overwhelmed, or misaligned Practice documentation, referral protocols, and protective safeguards Weeks 7 8: Leadership Integration Support cross-program mentorship alignment Help connect individual mentoring insights to broader organizational learning Participate in leadership reflection and strategy discussions Weeks 9 12 (Optional): Mentorship Leadership Pathway Lead supervised mentoring cohorts or sessions Develop a mentorship framework, guide, or training resource Explore long-term leadership, mentoring, or research roles within Voice Up KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a supervised mentor within Voice Up programs Support individuals in clarifying purpose, values, and next steps Uphold ethical standards that protect dignity and autonomy Identify when mentoring boundaries are reached and escalation is needed Contribute insights to improve mentoring systems and practices Support leadership meetings and reflective learning processes Help ensure mentoring practices align with Voice Up’s mission and research ethics WHO SHOULD APPLY This internship is open to individuals from any discipline or background who are deeply interested in leadership, mentorship, and human development. We welcome: Undergraduate and graduate students Recent graduates Career changers Emerging professionals and experienced practitioners Ideal candidates care deeply about: Treating people with dignity and respect Listening before directing Ethical leadership and responsibility Helping others grow without controlling outcomes Building trust-based, mission-driven organizations PARTICIPATION OPTIONS Academic Credit: Practicum, internship, capstone, or thesis alignment Volunteer Service: Documented leadership and mentoring hours Voice Up University: Professional pathway with potential stipend support ALIGNMENT WITH RESEARCH & PRACTICE GOALS This internship aligns with best practices in: Responsible conduct of research Ethical leadership development Equity and inclusion in mentoring Community-engaged learning NIH and NSF broader impacts criteria, including dignity, access, and societal benefit INTERNSHIP DETAILS Time Commitment: 10 20 hours per week Duration: 8 16 weeks (with pathways to continued leadership roles) Location: 100% Remote (Global) Start Date: Flexible / Rolling Admissions Email: 2026 Voice Up Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved Voice Up’s work is guided by five core principles that shape every program, interaction, and design decision: Collaboration. All are welcome. Purpose grows in community. Different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are not obstacles they are essential. Humility. We all have much to learn. No one enters this work as an expert on someone else’s life. Listening and curiosity come before answers. Precision. All the details, matter. Language, context, timing, and lived experience shape meaning. Clarity turns intention into effective action. Patience. We all need forgiveness We all make mistakes. The key is to learn how to maximize every lesson learned. Empathy. We must understand your why. Every person’s story matters. Understanding motivation builds trust, belonging, and direction. These principles are not aspirational statements they are practiced norms that structure how Voice Up engages people and systems.