ESI Program Opportunities

Stanford students will have the opportunity to exchange culture and knowledge through two types of positions in the ESI program: as a Coordinator or a Mentor. Stanford undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The coordinator position is a full-time commitment during spring break and the mentor position asks for a three-day commitment. Job responsibilities are outlined below.

Coordinator		Mentor

Responsibilities:		Responsibilities:
Design and deliver a workshop on entrepreneurial or design thinking Plan & lead 4 social innovation visits, discussions, and/or speakers Run daily debriefing sessions Coordinate advisory panel for students' social business plans Support development of a participant-led social business project to address a social in Japan Attend preparatory meetings & a minimum of 8 days of the two-week program		Design and deliver a workshop on entrepreneurial or design thinking Plan & lead 1 social innovation visit Attend at least 3 days of the two-week program
Compensation:		Compensation:
Program expenses $700 stipend towards a trip to Japan (scheduled during mid to late June 2012)		Partial program expenses $100 honorarium
*Note: Staff is not required to attend activities that overlap with exams or classes.

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