June 2020 – AASuccess

Wellness Bingo Competition

During times of quarantine and social distancing due to COVID-19, it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise. Therefore, the Wellness Bingo Competition was created as a fun, engaging way to get all AASuccess members to start exercising and taking care of their physical and mental health.

Timeline: May 2020 – June 2020
Key Members: A team of students consisting of Daniel Nguyen, McKenzie Tran, Jenna Buffenbarger, and Colby Pham led the project.
Goal: The goal of the fitness bingo board is to provide AASuccess students and mentors with a collection of different exercises and activities to boost their physical and mental health, while also engaging in a friendly competition with fellow peers during quarantine.
How: All participating AASuccess members and friends were split into different groups. For an entire month, a bingo board was released each week containing 25 different exercises and activities that emphasized a healthy lifestyle. Each team member worked individually to complete the bingo board, gaining points for their team along the way.
Result-To-Date: After four weeks of intense exercising and competition, the winning team emerged, consisting of AASuccess members Wendy, Nguyen, Cho Kiu, Vihanh, and Nam. From this project, everyone gained a large collection of new, exciting activities to try at home, motivated one another to practice healthy habits in their everyday lives, and pushed one another to exercise every week together.

Lasting Legacy Projects

“Lasting Legacy,” means leaving a community better than it is found through one’s own actions. In the wake of the horrific crimes committed against the black community nationwide, AASuccess is organizing service projects dedicated to raising awareness for racial equality in our communities. Students and mentors will work together to brainstorm creative projects that are designed to combat racial inequality, whether that be through social media campaigns or educational forums. We want to execute ideas that stretch beyond donations and help bridge the gap between minorities at our own capacities.

Key Member: This project is organized by Board Member, Wendy Yuan.
Goal: (1) To raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement, while also learning how to combat systemic racism in our communities and (2) To instill a sense of duty and activism among our younger members by giving our students the guidance, platform, and support to stand up for what they believe in.
How: All students and mentors of AASuccess have been split up into four groups to brainstorm a creative project idea that will help raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Result-To-Date: Currently, all four groups have submitted their project proposals and have transitioned into the planning phase for their Lasting Legacy projects.
Group 1’s project: Heath Fair to provide free basic health services such as blood test, HIV testing, and hepatitis screenings in order to support the Black Lives Matter movement and strengthen the bond within sectors of the BIPOC community.
- Provide complimentary basic health services to underserved communities, low-income families, and those who do not have health insurance. We hope to bring awareness to health disparities affecting minorities, specifically the black community.
Group 2’s project: Collaboration with Little Lights Urban Ministries
- Our team of mentors and mentees would reach out to this organization for a potential collaboration/partnership (preferably in mentoring) during this summer 2020.
- Provide support to Little Lights Urban Ministries to further their mission in building a community of racial and class reconciliation via academic support and character development.
Group 3’s project: Create infographic to bridge knowledge gaps about racial issues
- - Collect information and create graphics to increase knowledge on the BLM related matters. We will focus on showcasing youth-led movements and possible solutions in education.
Group 4’s project: Book Club and Art Gallery
- Create a newspaper portfolio that contains different pieces of art that express our feelings for the BLM movement. After reading a book that highlights the importance of the dismantling of systemic racism, we will be able to display our understanding through different mediums.

Media & Public Relations Intern

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing the strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of a Media and Public Relations intern is to apply knowledge acquired in school and training via AASuccess life skills academy to real-world situations, as well as gain both leadership and soft skills necessary for a successful career in life. The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day. This intern will work closely with both the management and operations teams with an emphasis on relationships building, branding and public relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Lead: research, write, and create communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, marketing emails, brochures, and social media posts that truly shares our work and mission to stakeholders
Assist Marketing and Fundraising team to improve the aesthetic profile of AASuccess materials
Develop current and future media products to highlight our work and programs
Optimize social media posts (language tone, message) based on our audiences and our diverse social personalities
Participate in helping develop LSA materials for virtual trainings and support our important work in core value trainings
Bring growth and confidence to all voices in AASuccess. Strong concepting, communicating, and writing ability to work with key volunteer board members and program leads to respond to planned opportunities, real-time moments, influencers, brands, or events
Work alongside with key board members and fundraising team leads to generate high-impact opportunities
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Benefits

Internship start date: Monday, June 22, 2020
Internship duration: June 22, 2020 – August 22, 2020
Work location: Falls Church, VA and telework
Work week: 5 hours of work and mandatory participation in AASuccess Saturday activities (2-3 hours)
Reporting to Leads: A Designated Operations Team Lead and Board Members
Hourly rate: $15.00

Requirements
Submit a cover letter and résumé to: information@aasuccess.org

Reference: 2020 Media and Public Relations Intern
Submission Deadline: Wenesday, June 17, 2020

Note: This internship opportunity is non-competitive, based on available resources, and will not be advertised publicly. AASuccess encourages its qualified and deserving students to embrace resources including internship opportunities designed for promoting growth and awarding its qualified life skills students.

Arc360 Operations and Program Coordinator Intern

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing the strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of an Arc360 Operations and Program Coordinator intern is to apply knowledge acquired in school and training via AASuccess life skills academy to real-world situations, as well as gain both leadership and soft skills necessary for a successful career in life. The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day. This intern will work closely with both the management and Arc360 Operations teams with an emphasis on relationships building, branding and public relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate daily Arc360 Operations and programs: Life Skills Academy (LSA), Arch360, fundraising, finance, and etc.
Develop programs’ materials, establish staff’s requirements, and create reports to highlight programs’ progress and achievement
Build positive relationships with our connectors and supporters, while enhancing and promoting our organization’s flagship program, LSA.
Coordinate engaging social content and campaigns across various media networks to promote our programs
Participate in helping develop LSA materials for virtual trainings and support our important work in core value trainings
Bring growth and confidence to all voices in AASuccess. Strong concepting, communicating, and writing ability to work with key volunteer board members and program leads to respond to planned opportunities, real-time moments, influencers, brands, or events
Work alongside with key board members and fundraising team leads to generate high-impact opportunities
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Benefits

Internship start date: Monday, June 22, 2020
Internship duration: June 22, 2020 – August 22, 2020
Work location: Falls Church, VA and telework
Work week: 5 hours of work and mandatory participation in AASuccess Saturday activities (2-3 hours)
Reporting to Leads: A Designated Operations Team Lead and Board Members
Hourly rate: $15.00

Requirements
Submit a cover letter and résumé to: information@aasuccess.org

Reference: 2020 Arc360 Operations and Program Coordinator Intern
Submission Deadline: Wenesday, June 17, 2020

Note: This internship opportunity is non-competitive, based on available resources, and will not be advertised publicly. AASuccess encourages its qualified and deserving students to embrace resources including internship opportunities designed for promoting growth and awarding its qualified life skills students.