The Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. FPF brings together industry, academics, consumer advocates, and other thought leaders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms, and workable business practices. FPF helps fill the void in the “space not occupied by law” which exists due to the speed of technology development. As “data optimists,” we believe that the power of data for good is a net benefit to society and that it can be well-managed to control risks and offer the best protections and empowerment to consumers and individuals. FPF’s youth & education project seeks remote student contractors to support the team.
Contractors often do the following types of projects:
- Reviewing EdTech company privacy policies when they apply for the Student Privacy Pledge (SPP) and interacting with companies to bring those policies into compliance;
- Conducting legal or policy research and drafting as needed;
- Providing substantive notes or transcripts for FPF working group meetings;
- Performing other research or administrative tasks as needed.
Structure and Compensation:
Student contractors work 10-20 hours a week with an hourly rate of $20/hour.
What We Look For:
Students must be detail-oriented, excellent at interpersonal communications via email, have outstanding research abilities, and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Privacy experience, whether through a course or through prior work, is a plus. These positions are primarily for graduate and law school students, but exceptional undergraduate students should feel free to apply. Students with backgrounds in policy, government, journalism, non-profits, law, or other relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
Deadlines:
- Summer 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Sunday, April 20, 2024
- Status: Applications are now open – Apply Here!
- Fall 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Status: Applications are closed.
- Spring 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Sunday, December 01, 2024
- Status: Applications are closed.
Application Requirements and Process:
- Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples in PDF format (please submit at least one sample that has not been edited by another party) through the FPF Career Center (links provided below). Please note which semester you are applying for.
- Top candidates will be contacted with an invitation to join a 30-minute Zoom interview.
FPF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports employees professionally and personally through our employment practices and benefits offerings. We encourage applications from individuals who represent a variety of backgrounds based on sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, and other factors protected by law. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].