internships
Hello!
Welcome to the C Minds Internship page. We are excited that you want to be a part of our team. This internship is an opportunity to learn, be creative, and take initiative. We're always accepting applications so don't hesitate to get in touch.
the c minds internship experience
Exploring the potential of technology for impact means a lot of things. You might be focused on one project or spread out across different ones. This could mean:
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Assisting with the coordination and management of our different projects. Check them out on our AI for Good and Exploration Studio pages (have a look at our projects on those pages).
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Carrying out research for our reports and publications.
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Strengthening our communication strategy, which includes social media, our newsletter and website.
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Positioning C Minds in top AI and data-related and events across the world.
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Supporting outreach efforts and global partnership consolidation.
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Participating in debates about the future of technology, art and humankind, to name a few, with colleagues from all over the world.
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Exploring and sharing your passions through the C Minds blogpost platform.
Benefits
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Knowing you are making a difference and contributing to the future of Mexico, Latin America and the Global South by preparing the ground for more responsible tech and public policy.
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Working alongside leading women in Mexico and Latin America's AI and data ecosystem.
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Living in Mexico City or Guadalajara, two of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world.
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Attending top events from Mexico City's AI, Open Banking, Innovation and data ecosystem.
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Experience in an innovation agency (non-for profit) working with multinational Big Tech corporations, governments and impact-driven NGOs.
Requirements
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Highly motivated and curious, self-driven and organized.
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Currently studying or graduated from a social sciences degree (others welcomed).
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Strong Spanish and English and good writing skills.
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Excellent communication and research skills.
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Interested in the potential of technology for impact.
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Not afraid of a challenge.
Questions? Email claudia@cminds.co
HEAR FROM PAST INTERNS!
"I have learned so much during my time at C Minds. I am able to put forth new ideas, take initiative, and learn from 3 women who have a lot of passion for what they do. I am encouraged to take on responsibility and feel excited about the work we are doing. Taking part in our various collaborations has allowed me to learn about the vast network that exists across Latin America between tech developers, decision makers, and innovators. Working here has changed how I think about the future and my role in it."
-Analisa Ruiz, University of Texas (2018-2019)
"C Minds fue mi primer experiencia laboral, y es una experiencia laboral que recuerdo con mucho cariño. Durante mi práctica, siempre existió mucha horizontalidad, siempre sentía que mi opinión contaba para todo el equipo, hasta el nivel más alto. Lo que hacía de forma individual y como equipo era sumamente importante porque estábamos abarcando temas que son muy interesantes y muy necesarios para nuestro país."
-Bruno Nellen (right), IBERO (2016)
"My favorite aspect of my internship at C Minds was being a part of the exciting projects. Before interning here I didn't know anything open banking or Artificial Intelligence. However, through this internship, I quickly gained knowledge and felt comfortable taking part in the process to implement these technologies in Mexico. It was also exciting to meet different people in these fields and experience first hand how international players are developing technology to promote a cohesive community."
-Loretta Taylor, University of Texas Graduate (2017-2018)
"Haber colaborado en C Minds fue una experiencia muy gratificante. El proyecto en el que participé me permitió involucrarme en temas actuales y muy interesantes, tales como el desarrollo de políticas con un enfoque de tecnología e innovación. El tiempo que estuve ahí no sólo implicó un reto intelectual, sino que también pude aprender sobre IA y nuevas iniciativas a nivel global que están cambiando la forma en que la gente interactúa. Disfruté participar junto con un grupo de mujeres talentosas a cargo de crear y desarrollar proyectos de alto impacto."
-Alonso Gutierrez, Graduate (2017, 2019 & 2020)
"C Minds has an incredible mission, one which I am so grateful to have been a part of over the course of my time here. The projects I worked on were not only intellectually engaging but were also ones which sought to have a real impact on a societal level. Furthermore, through events, I got to meet some of the top thinkers in AI across the country and see first hand the incredible power these new technologies have in transforming our everyday lives."
-Ian Mullane, Harvard (2019)
"In just a short time, C Minds gave me an entire toolkit of knowledge. Before the internship, I did not know much about technology, but while I was there, I gained exposure to cutting-edge topics such as AI, data ethics, data governance, data trusts, open banking, blockchain, and many others. In the modern world, knowledge about all of these concepts is extremely helpful. Not only did I learn about concepts, I also learned a mindset. The interdisciplinary nature of C Minds - approaching technology from a social-sciences perspective - resonated with me, and the critical thinking skills I gained will be crucial for my future."
-Will Boggs, Harvard (2019)
"While my creativity, versatility, positivism and leadership skills all got boosted during my internship at C Minds, what I value most about it is the inspiration I got from working with inspiring and passionate women leading the team. At a strategic level, I learned a lot from listening and observing what, how and why they do things. It was exciting to bear witness to the fact that it is possible to assemble a team of very efficient and smart people to work on complicated issues to make a lasting impact, and to be a part of it."
-Raquel Aguayo, ITAM (2018)
"It is rare to find an organization that combines such a passion for technology with political ideals of social inclusion and sustainability and a distinctive perspective from the Global South. My time at C Minds was marked by constant inspiration, invaluable impulses for my personal development and admiration for C Minds' incredible level of organizational efficiency. It was a privilege to work alongside such a driven, knowledgeable and likeable team."
-Adrian Kopps, Free University of Berlin Graduate (2019)
