Gaming for Good Internship

GAMING FOR GOOD INTERNSHIP

Are you a university student or recent graduate passionate about video games and want to show the world that they can drive social change?

We are looking for an intern who loves video games and is excited about the opportunity to use their skills and education to help show the world how video games can be a medium for driving social impact.

We want to use your passion for gaming and work across the intersection of gaming and mental health, education, climate resilience, gender equality, skill development, peace, nutrition, hygiene, employment… you get the picture. 😊

We are looking for someone who is passionate about video games, project management, and supporting big ideas from concept to execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualising ideas and initiatives for showcasing the positive impact of gaming.
• Constantly being mindful of the pitfalls of gaming including online harassment, discrimination, abuse, and finding ways of negating them.
• Developing annual plans and budgets for activations and events within the video games ecosystem.
• Identifying potential collaborators for the project within the industry, government, and gaming communities.
• Creating outreach plans to engage with the gaming industry, communities, and government stakeholders across India to establish partnerships.
• Developing concepts for activations such as game jams, educational programmes, mentorship programmes, events, research, industry engagements, among others.
• Developing and executing a social media strategy to amplify the project’s reach.
• Developing and disseminating content in the form of articles, press releases, social media posts, short-form videos, among others, to support the project and its initiatives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong passion for gaming.
• Curiosity about the intersection between video games and social issues.
• Good writing and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and open to long-form intellectual projects.
• Both students and others interested in part-time roles are welcome to apply.

COMMITMENT

• Hybrid and flexible.
• Time commitment (hours per week) can be discussed.
• Long-term internship (3-6 months preferred).

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Experience in the end-to-end development and support of a pan-India project.
• Opportunity to explore the intersection of video games with the themes of education, mental health, climate change, nutrition, gender equality, among others.
• Collaboration and mentorship on a multi-disciplinary project.

APPLY NOW

We believe video games can be leveraged to change the world for good. You’ll help shape concepts that inspire this change.

If this resonates with you, we want to hear from you. Let your work help shape a better world. Make your mark. Be a catalyst for change. Apply today.

NOTE

Given the volume of applications received by us across platforms, we will only be able to respond to you if your application has been shortlisted. In the event that you do not hear from us within 7 days of applying or our last communication with you, we wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Please note this is applicable at each stage of the recruitment process.

P.S.

As you apply, take a look at some of our work and engagements in this space to understand the world you’re stepping into:

• The Gender Equality Quest in Video Games with UNESCO: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000391949
• Webinar launch - The Gender Equality Quest in Video Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L4sCogRfs4
• Media coverage: https://www.businessworld.in/article/as-gaming-giant-rockstar-backs-a-female-lead-in-gta-vi-an-indian-voice-is-shaping-the-industrys-gender-narrative-559583
• Games and SDG Summit at the UN Headquarters NYC: gamesforchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024-SDG-Report.pdf
• Games for Change Festival India 2024: https://www.youtube.com/live/8dgEikyiaTE?si=pF299tWDVhDMX_TV
• Transforming MEN’talities Master Class at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/first-edition-unescos-transforming-mentalities-master-class
• 8one at IIT C.H.A.N.G.E.R: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7310900294286987264
• 8one at UNESCO HQ Paris for first Leaders Meeting for the Transforming MEN'talities Programme: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/8onefoundation_transformmentalities-genderequality-unesco-activity-7311278016012136448-w4rh

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