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    Ashoka

    Non-profit Organization

    Program Intern

    Bangkok, ThailandOn-SiteInternshipPosted 7h ago
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    Job description

    About Ashoka

    Ashoka is on an audacious mission – to create a world where everyone is a changemaker, i.e. a world where everyone has the agency and skills to make a positive change in their families or communities. It is only in such a world where the solutions will outrun our social problems. With its global network of over 3.500 leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows), 10,000 youth ventures, 180+ changemaker schools, and 30+ changemaker campuses – as well as a community of 20,000+ innovators on Changemakers.com – Ashoka works with strategic partners to empower people with the skills to create solutions for the good of all in a world of constant change.

    Requirements:

    We welcome applicants who are currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, communications, public relations, or any related field. Candidates from other disciplines with strong extracurricular involvement in education, social impact, or community engagement are equally encouraged to apply. Prior formal experience is not required, though exposure to program coordination, events, or community work is a plus. The ideal candidate brings:

    1. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Thai, with confidence engaging diverse stakeholders and creating content.
    2. Organization: Good time-management and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in documentation and follow-through.
    3. Digital Literacy: Comfortable with MS Office, Google Workspace, and online collaboration tools (Zoom, WhatsApp); familiarity with social media and design tools (Canva, Adobe) is an advantage.
    4. Curiosity & Adaptability: Eager to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and creative problem-solving demands.
    5. Passion for Social Impact: Genuine enthusiasm for education, youth empowerment, and changemaking — and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

    Role Description:

    1) Assist the Country Representative in coordinating partnerships with key stakeholders, including CSOs, changemakers, and organizations involved in Changemaking programs.

    2) Support the Fellow selection process by assisting in sourcing and initial outreach activities as part of the broader Venture program.

    3) Help build and maintain an active, collaborative network across the country to support a meaningful experience for Ashoka Fellows.

    4) Assist in managing communications with Fellows and support knowledge management tasks.

    5) Help coordinate with Ashoka Southeast Asia on activities related to the Venture & Fellowship programs, under the guidance of senior staff.

    6) Support the organization of workshops for changemakers and children, including logistics, participant engagement, and post-event follow-up.

    7) Contribute to crafting inspiring stories of changemakers in education to showcase program successes and highlight impactful initiatives.

    8) Assist in documentation and tracking of program activities, milestones, and outcomes, and support the preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports.

    9) Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining records related to program activities.

    Personal Qualities

    Ashoka has a rigorous screening process for hiring staff at all career stages. All applicants for all positions must possess the following qualities along with the appropriate degree of experience:

    1. Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker:  Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get’ this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context.
    2. Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life.
    3. Emotional and Social Intelligence:  Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second).
    4. Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy.

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    About the company

    Ashoka

    Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and supports social entrepreneurs who are working to create systemic change and improve lives. They have a network of over 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries.

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