Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator Welcome all undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, musicians, vocalists, artists, worship leaders, and purpose-driven individuals across all academic disciplines and all ages. Our Mission To connect people to purpose one conversation, one song at a time. Voice Up Publishing, Inc. is a purpose-driven public health startup and grassroots movement founded in November 2024. Voice Up operates as a first-of-its-kind action think tank grounded in IRB-approved doctoral research, specializing in reaching traditionally underserved communities through a light-touch, human-centered 8-week methodology. In just 16 months of operation, our impact has been significant: Convened a global ecosystem of universities, nonprofits, and public health leaders Generated real-world artifacts and initiatives already adopted by external organizations Built a global network of students, professionals, and purpose-driven leaders across multiple disciplines Reached communities across 134+ countries and thousands of cities worldwide Documented measurable outcomes including 56% reduction in anxiety among participants Launched the Voice Up Leadership Lab an AI-enhanced platform serving K 12 through executive-level learners Our work focuses on helping individuals discover purpose, strengthen mental well-being, and create tangible pathways for leadership and service. Music has now emerged as one of the most powerful tools for accomplishing this mission. The Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator Voice Up seeks passionate Music & Ministry Accelerator Interns to help build, document, and expand the Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator a collaborative artist development ecosystem grounded in the five principles of Voice Up. This initiative operates through the J Ellington music platform, a global creative movement rooted in the legacy of Lowndes County, Alabama and now reaching listeners across the world. The J Ellington platform currently includes: 200+ original songs 850,000+ global streams Listeners in 134 countries Engagement across 3,700+ cities worldwide Unlike traditional music platforms, J Ellington functions as a purpose-driven creative laboratory where music becomes a vehicle for: strengthening mental health encouraging meaningful conversations fostering global collaboration helping communities experience the love of God This 100% remote internship allows artists, students, and professionals to contribute directly to music initiatives that are already reaching communities worldwide. Interns and participating artists may gain experience in: Faith-based music development and ministry outreach Global music collaboration and artist networking Music storytelling and digital distribution Research documentation on music, purpose, and mental health Integration of music into university-level courses and internships Because Voice Up operates as a living laboratory for innovation, participants gain hands-on exposure to real creative projects that connect music, education, public health, and faith-based leadership. The Voice Up Music & Ministry Ecosystem The Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator serves as a collaborative platform connecting artists, students, educators, and communities through music. The ecosystem includes several interconnected initiatives: Music Development & Artist Collaboration J Ellington Platform A global catalog of purpose-driven music used to spark conversations about purpose, faith, and community impact. Artist Collaboration Network A growing international community of vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and producers working together to create music aligned with the Voice Up mission. Global Music Projects Collaborative songwriting, recording, and storytelling initiatives that allow artists to contribute to the J Ellington catalog. Faith-Based Music Education Music developed within the accelerator may also be integrated into undergraduate and graduate-level courses at participating universities. These courses explore topics such as: Faith-based music and ministry Music and mental health Purpose-driven leadership through creative expression Music as a catalyst for community engagement Collaborative music creation in global communities Students enrolled in these courses may participate in the accelerator through internships, research projects, or collaborative creative work. Academic Internship Pathways The accelerator also functions as a hands-on internship environment for university students. Students participating through internships may assist with: documenting music impact and community engagement coordinating collaborative music projects supporting faith-based music course integration expanding the Voice Up global artist network researching the connection between music, purpose, and mental well-being This creates a unique learning environment where artists, students, and educators collaborate in real-world creative projects. Intern Focus Areas Interns may assist with the following activities: FOCUS AREA 1 Music Creation & Artist Collaboration Support collaborative songwriting and music development within the J Ellington platform Assist with coordinating global artist collaborations Help document creative processes and artist stories Contribute ideas for new music initiatives and projects FOCUS AREA 2 Faith-Based Music Education Assist with integrating J Ellington music into university courses and workshops Support development of introductory faith-based music curriculum Help organize resources used in undergraduate and graduate courses Document how music contributes to leadership development and purpose discovery FOCUS AREA 3 Research, Documentation & Impact Measurement Document stories of transformation and encouragement connected to music Track music streaming impact and audience engagement Support research exploring the connection between music, faith, and mental health Assist with preparing documentation that demonstrates program outcomes FOCUS AREA 4 Outreach, Partnerships & Global Artist Engagement Identify musicians and vocalists interested in joining the Voice Up ecosystem Support outreach to churches, universities, and community organizations Help expand the Voice Up global artist network Assist with documenting partnership conversations with institutions and ministries What Participants Gain By participating in this internship, students and artists can expect to gain: Real-world experience collaborating on music projects with global reach Exposure to IRB-grounded doctoral research exploring purpose and mental health Experience integrating music into academic learning environments Hands-on experience documenting the impact of music on communities Professional networking opportunities with artists, universities, and nonprofit leaders Participants will also gain experience working within a global ecosystem of universities, nonprofits, artists, and purpose-driven innovators. Who Should Apply This internship is open to: Undergraduate students Graduate students Working professionals Vocalists, musicians, and songwriters Worship leaders and ministry artists Individuals from any academic discipline Students and professionals pursuing the following areas may find this experience especially valuable: Music Performance or Music Education Theology or Ministry Studies Psychology or Counseling Public Health Communications or Media Nonprofit Leadership Creative Arts or Performing Arts All purpose-driven individuals are encouraged to apply. Participation Pathways Voice Up welcomes participation through three pathways: Academic Credit Internship Volunteer Participation Voice Up University Enrollment All participants are expected to embody the five Voice Up principles throughout their engagement. Why This Matters Voice Up represents a new model for connecting people to purpose. Rather than traditional top-down programs, Voice Up operates as a grassroots innovation ecosystem where students, artists, and professionals collaborate to create real-world impact. The Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator sits at the intersection of three powerful forces: faith-based creative expression mental health and emotional well-being global collaboration through music Music has always had the power to bring people together. Within the Voice Up ecosystem, it also becomes a pathway for helping individuals discover their purpose and experience the love of God. This internship is not a passive learning experience. Participants contribute to real music, real projects, and real partnerships that are already reaching communities worldwide. The work you do here becomes part of a growing global movement. Apply Students and professionals interested in the Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator Internship are encouraged to apply for upcoming cohorts. Contact: Include in your message: Your name and current institution or organization Your area of study or professional background The participation track you are interested in (Academic Credit, Volunteer, or Voice Up University) Which area of the accelerator interests you most A brief statement (2 3 sentences) explaining why you are interested and how this connects to your purpose Voice Up Publishing, Inc. Connecting People to Purpose One Conversation, One Song at a Time These five themes did not appear once. They appeared systematically, across the full respondent pool, across languages, across cultures. They appeared in the J Ellington dataset a qualitative instrument that asks listeners to reflect on why specific songs matter to them now, at this moment in their lives with what researchers, when they saw the transcripts, described as high affective coherence. The music was doing something that direct questioning reliably fails to do: it was bypassing the performed self, the careful presentation of the answerable person . click apply for full job details