Jobs & Internships

Ethan Lamb, head a social impact non-profit organization known as the Utah Moldova Business Partnership, is reaching out regarding a unique internship opportunity for TESOL students this upcoming spring. Utah Moldova Business Partnership's initiative is centered on helping Moldovan students gain real-life business experience and support their local businesses' growth. As part of their operations, they are launching a business/English acumen course this spring, in which they will have a class of students each day, working to improve their English for business-related matters. Everything is paid for, including flights, accommodations, and stipends for the students.

For more information, reach out to Ethan Lamb at lamblew7@byu.edu

This winter semester, BYU professor Mary Jane Woodger is looking to hire a student editor.

This student editor would apply their knowledge of editing and appropriate English language usage in a professional setting. Students would be involved in technical communication, book and scholarly publishing processes, and various secretarial duties. They would develop and apply general professional skills through effectively initiating and completing projects, development of professional relationships and successful teamwork, effective written communication and data analysis and research used to meet professional objectives.

If interested, please email a resume to Dr Woodger at mjw5@byu.edu

Emily Northrup is reaching out on behalf of "Best Learning Best Future" English Training Center located in Qingdao, China. They are looking to recruit 5 soon-to-be graduated, native English-speakers to be TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers this year, and they are beginning the applicant screening process now!

Some perks of working with Best Learning include:

• Competitive salary starting at 240,000 RMB per year (approx. $34,315 USD), more depending on years of experience
  
• Housing stipend of 2,000 RMB (approx. $285.97 USD). This, combined with the salary, makes living in China quite comfortable!
  
• Health insurance
  
• Assistance with obtaining a Chinese work (Z) visa
  
• Flight allowance after first year of work
  
• Paid vacation
  
• Live and work in Qingdao, an amazing coastal city in northern China with excellent seafood and Lu cuisine, seaside views, and historical German architecture!
  
• Working with our amazing staff of both English and Chinese natives that feels like family!

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (any subject)
  
• TESOL or TEFL certificate
  
• A love of China and for teaching young learners!

Additional info about Best Learning:

• Students are primarily Pre-K to Elementary-aged learners
  
• Two centers in Qingdao
  
• About 100 staff members, including 30 native English-speakers from the USA, UK, South Africa, Australia, and Canada
  
• Class sizes no more than 15 students
  
• Every class has a native Chinese speaker present to assist

Applicants do not need to speak Chinese or have a degree in education! Applicants also do not need to have a TESOL/TEFL certificate to begin the application process, but must obtain the certificate before arrival in China.

They encourage anyone who is interested to reach out to the principal, Tina, at Tina.zhao@qdbeile.com and start the application process now, since the process of obtaining a passport and visa can take several months! And of course, do not hesitate to reach out to either Tina or Emily at ejnorthrup13@gmail.com with any questions!

Mondrod Academy is looking for online ESL teachers to teach adult learners across Latin America. This is a teaching opportunity for native English speakers who may be interested in gaining international teaching experience in a remote, professional, and supportive environment.

At Monrod Academy, they offer:
- Online English classes for adult learners
- Small group instruction
- Structured curriculum and provided teaching materials
- Fixed schedules with long-term collaboration opportunities
- Competitive hourly compensation paid in USD

The position is ideal for:
- Native English speakers
- Students or graduates in Linguistics, TESOL, ESL, or related fields
- Individuals interested in online teaching and cross-cultural education

Email Kevin Moncada Damas for more information (info.monrodacademy@gmail.com).

BYU Brand & Creative, which provides editorial and design services for the university, is offering a paid editorial internship for a student who is diligent, dependable, teachable, and committed to working as a professional, entry-level editor.

Interns at Brand & Creative can expect to contribute by editing, proofreading, writing, and source checking for a variety of projects from across campus, including weekly devotional addresses, college alumni magazines, and fundraising materials. Our team is welcoming and highly collaborative, and we look forward to play lots of Boggle and taste-testing the best food in Provo with you while we help you improve your editing skills and prepare for future employment.

We would like to hire someone who can start winter semester, and we ask that our interns stay at least two semesters. The position will be open only until we find the right candidate, so please don't delay your application. Once we have accepted your application, you will be invited to take an editing test. Interview offers will be extended to high-scoring applicants.

Job Information

• $16.50 per hour
• 15-20 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Option to work up to 40 hours a week during spring and summer terms
• Internship credit available

Responsibilities

• Edit and Proofread
• Gather and check sources
• Write captions and blurbs
• Help us rise to the top of the leaderboard in our weekly Boggle challenge

Requirements

• Solid copyediting and substantive editing skills
• Confidence in writing
• Familiarity with Chicago and Church style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• BYU student status for the duration of the internship
• Willingness to cultivate your inner foodie

To apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Shirleen Saunders at shirleen_saunders@byu.edu

Questions?
Email Shirleen Saunders at shirleen_saunders@byu.edu

Chris Flood, at the academic journal of The Archive for Reformation History is looking to hire an editing student to help with proofreading, citation formatting, and other editorial duties. Only one issue of the journal is published per year, so this would be a short term position.

If interested, please contact Chris Flood at (801) 422-3220 or cflood@byu.edu

PeakESL is looking to hire a BYU student to be a remote ESL coach with heavy emphasis on pronunciation.

Through their web- and mobile-based system, PeakESL helps customers improve their pronunciation of American English. Customers/learners submit short video clips showing pronunciation difficulties they may have with particular phonemes and/or prosody. Within 24 hours, a coach reviews it and replies with a 1- to 2-minute video clip providing encouragement with correction/instruction to help the learner improve their pronunciation.

Additional elements may include live “Learning Labs”: 15-minute sessions of live, online (Google Meet, Zoom, etc.) instruction for 4-5 learners at a time.

Minimum requirements:

• Two years in Linguistics, Speech Pathology, English, or similar program; bachelor's degree preferred
• Ideal candidates will have excellent understanding of the principles of American English pronunciation and phonology, including motor or articulation training.
• TESOL/TEFL certification or training in teaching English to speakers of other languages is a plus.
• Must have access to Android/Apple smartphone or computer with camera, microphone, and minimum 10Mbps internet.

Pay:
$20 per hour (contract pending hiring)

If interested, please contact Dave Webb at Dave@PeakESL.com

The Continuing Education Editing Team is now hiring student editors! This job provides paid training, professional experience to add to your resume, and flexible hours (you choose your schedule, with no weekends or evenings). You will work directly with online high school and university courses editing various subjects and can even earn internship credit as part of your work experience. Ideal candidates will have taken ELING 322 and 350 and are Editing majors or minors. Come work with us—we need you!

If you are interested, please send questions or your resume and cover letter to scarlett.lindsay@byu.edu.

Start date: ASAP
Location: Harm Building (770 E University Parkway)
Fall and Winter work hours: 12-20 flexible hours per week
Spring, Summer, Break hours: up to 40 hours per week
Pay: $16.25-$18.00/hour with relevant major/minor
Course level preferred: ELING 350 or equivalent aptitude
Tech skills: MS Office, Adobe Suite
Time commitment: At least two consecutive semesters (preferred)
Responsibilities: copyediting online course content (in Canvas), reviewing courses for student success, communicating with course designers

Rise Up Kids, an online English program created to provide high-quality education for children, is currently looking for an ESL teacher who:

• Values excellence
• Has strong presence and natural charisma on camera
• Truly loves working with children
• Is committed to high standards in teaching
• Enjoys creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences

This will begin as a project-based collaboration, with the possibility of becoming a long-term position within the company as we grow. They are building something special, and are looking for someone who cares deeply about quality and impact.

If you are interested, please send a short 1-minute video introducing yourself and teaching a small concept or activity for children to Viviana Vilugron at viviana@riseup.kids.