The newly launched UGA Ethics Hub is seeking a student with experience in research, social media, marketing & strategy, and event planning. The intern will collaborate with Charlie Kurth, the incoming Director of the UGA Ethics Hub, in order to research and develop ethics-oriented programing for the Hub as well as to assist in the planning, marketing, and advertising of the Hub’s events. 

This internship will give you exciting, hands-on experience in the strategic development and launching of a new center at UGA. It is ideal for students majoring in philosophy and humanities-oriented fields, but applications are welcome from students in any discipline who have strong research, social media, planning, and communications skills.

Internship Overview

Students commit to work 9 hours per week (on average) and must register for FCID 4100 Humanities Internship (3 credits) Spring 2027. This course satisfies the Experiential Learning requirement and is designed to reinforce and practice the soft skills learned in the humanities classroom, to offer practical experience, on-the-job training, and exploration of career opportunities in various fields. Graded S/U. The course meets just 4 times in the semester. 

As an intern, you will receive an honorarium of up to $1,000 at the end of the semester, based on weekly hours spent at the position.

What The Ethic Hub Intern Will Do

Program Research and Development: Research ethics-oriented programing and develop proposals for UGA Ethics Hub events. Help create materials to be used in student and general public events.

Content Creation: Create captivating ads, videos, posters, and social media posts to promote the Ethics Hub and its events. 

Social Media Management: Help develop and manage content, with an emphasis on launching accounts (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.). Formulate strategies to give the Hub a prominent social media presence.

Student Outreach Initiatives: Help market Ethics Hub events and recruit students into Ethics Hub programs. Conduct surveys to gather student feedback for future events.

Website Design: Assist with website updates to enhance the Hub’s online presence.

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have experience in social media communications, marketing, or outreach, along with demonstrated research skills and an ability to work on multiple tasks independently. Some familiarity (e.g., coursework) in ethics or philosophy is preferred as is familiarity with and engagement in UGA student and community organizations. 

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Professor Lasek-White (cmlwhite@uga.edu) with the subject line PHILOSOPHY INTERNSHIP. In your cover letter, please describe both (i) your relevant experience and its fit with the position qualifications and (ii) why you are interested in the UGA Ethics Hub Internship. Applications must be received by Monday, November 16th.