Job Description

ABOUT EQUITY COMMONS

Equity Commons is spearheading innovative approaches to end implicit bias via Virtual Reality training. By integrating the latest cross disciplinary research with cutting-edge technology, we offer powerful solutions for reducing risks posed by implicit bias. Recognizing the widely demonstrated negative impacts implicit bias has on society and across major industries, our team was motivated to craft a solution - one that actually addresses the issue head on.

Founded by a team of Davidson alumni, Equity Commons was born out of shared frustration and shared hope — frustration over the negative impacts of implicit bias and hope that innovative technology could provide a solution. While a medical resident at Emory University, Dr. Aubrey J. Grant ‘10 gave grand rounds on the topic of implicit bias in medicine. As a Tech Impact Fellow at Davidson College, Leslie Alvarado ‘17 completed a capstone project that was a virtual reality experience providing a glimpse into “a day in the life” of being a Black male student on a predominantly white college campus. As a long-time friend of Dr. Grant’s and founder of the Davidson Tech Impact Fellowship, Whitney A. White ‘08 saw an opportunity to bring Leslie and Dr. Grant together to use virtual reality technology to combat implicit bias in medicine. So in 2018, Equity Commons was born.

Learn more at https://equity-commons.com/

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a technology-oriented, strategic thinker who can help us build new VR experiences and grow our company. Responsibilities include: 

Product Management

• Complete user experience testing on VR experiences, document detailed feedback, and provide action items to VR development team
• Draft VR scenarios and scripts based on existing research, subject matter expert guidance, and client input
• Present proposed scenarios / scripts to internal and external audiences and incorporate feedback to make modifications 
• Post auditions for voice actors and organize audition tapes to facilitate casting 
• Coordinate with voice actors and internal team to facilitate table reads and provide direction to voice actors to ensure highest quality performances 

Strategy

• Stay up to date on the latest developments in the Virtual Reality space and make relevant recommendations to Equity Commons leadership
• Analyze client surveys and create case studies showcasing impact of Equity Commons VR trainings
• Track business development sprints, synthesize lessons learned, and provide recommendations on next steps
• Perform competitive analysis to help Equity Commons refine its market positioning
• Create slide presentations as needed 

COMPENSATION & TIME COMMITMENT

The intern will be paid $15/hour for a one-month trial period, with a rate increase to $20/hour after the first month and the potential for up to $25/hour based on performance. Invoices will be submitted to be paid monthly. We estimate an average time commitment of 10-15 hours per week, including 2 team meetings per week.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a resume and one-page cover letter to j.masella@equity-commons.com to apply.

In your cover letter, please address the following topics:

● Any personal experience you have had with implicit bias

● Past experience you’ve gained relevant to the internship roles and responsibilities

● What you hope to gain / learn from the internship experience

● Any ways you hope this experience will support your career aspirations

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes.