Youth Research & Learning Fellow

International Youth Foundation

. Conduct research on emerging workforce trends, AI’s impact on education and employment, and the skills young people need to thrive .

Posted 10/16/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and development, with a focus on workforce readiness and social-emotional learning. Engages effectively with local youth-serving organizations and educational institutions while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Curriculum DesignWorkforce ReadinessSocial-Emotional LearningEffective CommunicationResearch and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLandscape AnalysisLesson SelectionFocus Group FacilitationIndustry Interviews

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceCultural SensitivityCollaborationCompassionRespect

Industry Keywords

Youth-Serving OrganizationsEducation TrendsAI Impact on EducationSocial JusticeRacial Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research on emerging workforce trends, AI’s impact on education and employment, and the skills young people need to thrive
Coordinate with peer fellows to conduct a landscape analysis of current trends and deficits in US SEL and AI workforce transformation
Complete industry interviews to inform lesson selection and direction
Identify and recommend local youth-serving organizations for partnership and research engagement consideration
Assist the Program Officer with selecting youth-serving organizations
Facilitate local focus group discussions with young people aged 15–29
Capture and share insights from focus groups
Conduct a curriculum review of Passport to Success with peer fellows
Recommend 12 lessons for revision
Summarize findings and make recommendations for curriculum modifications and enhancements
Contribute recommendations, validate concepts, and provide ongoing feedback throughout curriculum development
Support new initiatives, partner across departments, assist staff during absences or increased workload, and contribute beyond core responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be actively degree-seeking at a US university or college in their community
Preference will be given to those pursuing advanced degrees in teaching and education disciplines
Experience in curriculum design and development; preferred experience in workforce readiness, soft skills, and/or social-emotional learning
Interest in workforce and education trends, particularly how AI will shape learning and career pathways
Knowledge of and relationships with local youth-serving organizations and educational institutions in the designated city
Demonstrated support for IYF’s values, DEI initiatives, social justice and racial equity
High degree of respect and compassion to cultural conditions and practices; sensitivity to varied personalities
Effective and courteous communication skills requiring high emotional intelligence
Candidates must be located within an hour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, or Detroit and be a student at a university within an hour of one of those cities