United States onlySUMMARY
At iDE, we are powering entrepreneurs to end poverty. We are an unconventional, human-centered nonprofit organization that believes local entrepreneurs can solve many of the world’s most pressing problems. We look for innovative ways to leverage our market-based approach to transform the lives of millions of people to create lasting and meaningful change. We prioritize environmental sustainability, acknowledging that a flourishing planet is indispensable for engendering enduring transformation in the world. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we pride ourselves in having a strong, diverse staff of change makers.
Role Type: 90-Day Specialized Internship / Consultancy
Timeline: June 1 – August 31, 2026
Position Objective: Provide a structured roadmap for the secure, ethical, and effective adoption of Google Gemini across the organization, ensuring IT guardrails are respected while maximizing productivity.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities & IT Guardrails:
- Assess organizational readiness and current AI usage patterns.
- Establish data privacy protocols and "Safe Search" boundaries.
- Collaborate with IT to define administrative controls.
- Identify high-impact use cases for departmental pilots.
Key Deliverables:
- Gemini Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
- Departmental AI Prompt Library.
- 90-Day Enterprise Scaling Report.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of Generative AI principles and Google Workspace ecosystem.
- Ability to translate technical IT guardrails into user-friendly guidance.
- Strategic thinking regarding digital transformation and governance.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.
LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS
Fluency in English is required, including strong writing and verbal skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred: Google Cloud Digital Leader or Google Workspace Administrator certification.
Alternative: Completion of a recognized Generative AI Governance or Ethics course (e.g., via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or Google Cloud Skills Boost).
Equivalency: In lieu of formal certifications, we highly value a portfolio or demonstrated experience in drafting organizational policies, managing Google Workspace environments, or implementing AI-driven workflows in a professional or academic setting.
BEHAVIORS AND VALUES:
- Demonstrates empathy, creativity, and agility in the workplace
- Willingness to ask questions and seek feedback
- Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and across multiple time zones and languages
- Excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic with a sincere interest in the mission of the organization
- Dedicated to engaging in gender equity and social inclusion efforts as related to their role
Benefits
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee might be required to travel to international locations.
OTHER
- Equipment Used: all office equipment, Google business products
- International Travel
- Variable Work Hours/Shifts
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
At iDE, we believe diversity & inclusion are fundamental to achieving our mission and fulfilling our vision of a just and equitable world. We embrace a range of human differences and value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. We are committed to creating fair access and opportunities, examining our employment practices and striving to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
BENEFITS
Because this is a fixed-term internship, there are no benefits associated with the role, other than working with amazing people and helping us deliver on our mission to end poverty!
Location: Applicants must live in and have the right to work in any of the following: United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Washington D.C.), Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zambia. Candidates willing to relocate to one of these locations must do so at their own expense.
Hours/ Salary: 20 hours per week/ $25/ hour
