June 2021 – AASuccess

Vietnam Marketing Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing their 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 Vietnam Marketing Intern Summer 2021 is to research marketing trends pertaining to DELTA Success and spearhead media work related to Vietnam/DELTA, specifically on the DELTA/AASuccess website, Instagram, Facebook et cetera, and will support marketing campaigns by planning and executing their weekly tasks.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Spearhead DELTA Success media pushes for all DELTA Success programs in 2021 via email, website, and social media.
Coordinate social media engagement and media releases with the AASuccess Marketing Intern.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Work alongside relevant team members to generate high-impact media campaigns for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess and DELTA.
The intern is expected to produce weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s) and present at weekly Operations meetings (when schedule permits).
Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives; specifically attending at least two N3 sessions per month.
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

Internal users (i.e AASuccess Board, mentors) will have access to a Google Drive folder including, but not limited to, the following items:

Comprehensive documentation (i.e pamphlet), created by the Marketing intern, detailing key aspects of DELTA Success relevant to interested mentors.
Such details will be sourced from existing media such as the AASuccess website or DELTA Annual Report and from interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Such a document can be shared with interested parties to persuade and inform them to be a meaningful mentor to a DELTA Success student.
A one-pager FAQ document answering common questions internal members may be asked by an interested mentor.

Generating marketing content for DELTA Success, including:

Work with key staff members to provide a monthly marketing document (in Vietnamese and English) pertaining to DELTA Success programs and activities.
- Such a document should be suited for key stakeholders and/or prospective donors of DELTA Success.
Work with key staff members to produce marketing content (brochure, videos, blogs, podcasts, interviews) pertaining to DELTA Success to be featured on social media and AASuccess website.
- Produce marketing content by interviewing key stakeholders and writing articles to support AASuccess #15for15 campaign.

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable(s) as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future marketing efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, which highlight modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

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, able to manage multiple assignments, and skilled in adapting the same story for different audiences.
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm.
Possesses 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; specifically attending at least two N3 sessions during weekly Saturday meetings. 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 Details

Employment duration: 8/23/2021 – 11/21/2021 with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work five (5) hours per week.
Pay rate: $3 an hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Arc360 Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing their 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 Intern Summer 2021 is to work internally with students and mentors to create a new sustainable process for Arc360. This intern will control the operations of the team and how projects will be carried out.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the Civic Project Team in managing and creating an Arc360 process and focus on effective cross-team information sharing, timeliness, and project management.
Advocate for the interests of AASuccess students by gathering and reporting feedback on student mentors and working with Operations and LSA mentors to improve outcomes of student projects.
Manages, monitors, and approves quality of Arc360 projects.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Work alongside key Board Members and the Civic Project team to generate high-impact Arc360 projects for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

A viable quality assurance and coordination process for the Arc360 Civic Projects division of AASuccess meeting the following requirements:

Details how students and their mentors are expected to submit project ideas for approval by relevant AASuccess team members and staff
Explains how the student lead will work with the Arc360 coordinator to identify project milestones, ensure project quality assurance, identify necessary partnerships across
AASuccess staff (i.e Finance, Operations) and produce marketing materials necessary for project completion and community support/awareness
Optimizes the Arc360 student project process for relevant end-users and stakeholders, including students, mentors, and volunteers
Provides future Arc360 coordinators clear plans, including comprehensive documentation, for staff transitions

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for deliverable execution
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

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 Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Duration of extended employment: August 12, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work at least five (5) hours a week, with a maximum limit of ten (10) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Fundraising Intern Summer 2021

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 Fundraising Intern Summer 2021 is to execute and create fundraising events for AASucccess / YouthCon. They will work closely to understand the trends of certain fundraising events and how they can tie that in with their own fundraising. This intern will make sure we will stay on track with monetary donations each month, as well as, will be responsible for the outreach to donors bi-weekly.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist the Finance and Fundraising Team in managing the 2021 YouthCon finances, and 2021 fundraising efforts with a focus on effective cross-team information sharing, timeliness, and project management.
Monitor and manage the Fundraising team’s progress, ensuring team goals and milestones are met
Provides administrative support to the Fundraising team lead
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our fundraising events and efforts.
Work alongside key Board Members and fundraising team leads to generate high-impact fundraising events for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
Collaborates with the Marketing intern to produce and deliver marketing materials and correspondence targeting donors and sponsors of AASuccess
Create bi-weekly reports for the Fundraising and Operations team, providing critical updates on donor outreach and donation milestones
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings (see above) and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

An external report targeting donors and sponsors of AASuccess, including but not limited to the following elements:

A summary of key revenues and expenses of AASuccess in the current year, specifically highlighting how such expenditures are pertinent to the success and sustainability of the organization
A monthly snapshot of donations collected in the current year
A comprehensive summary of how donors impact the operations, students, and sustainability of AASuccess
Such a report should also be easily understood by internal members of the organization in order to answer key questions regarding the finances of AASuccess

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future fundraising efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

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 Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Duration of extended employment: August 12, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work at least five (5) hours a week, with a maximum limit of ten (10) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Marketing Intern Summer 2021

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 Marketing Intern Summer 2021 is to research marketing trends within media, control all operations within this team: website, Instagram, Facebook et cetera, and will support marketing campaigns by planning and executing their weekly tasks.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Control YouthCon team’s media pushes for the YouthCon Scholarship via Email, Website, and Social Media.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Collaborate with the Fundraising intern to deliver marketing materials and correspondence targeted to AASuccess donors
Work alongside key Board Members and relevant team members to generate high-impact media campaigns for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
Learns how to use AdobeSpark to produce marketing materials
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

Create a mentor recruitment package tailored towards interested parties by speaking to former and current mentors, students, and volunteers

Internal users (i.e AASuccess Board, mentors) will have access to a Google Drive folder including, but not limited to, the following items:
The most recent AASuccess and DELTA Annual Reports
Comprehensive documentation (i.e pamphlet), created by the Marketing intern, detailing key aspects of AASuccess relevant to interested mentors.
Such details will be sourced from existing media such as the AASuccess website or Annual Report and from interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Such a document can be shared with interested parties to persuade and inform them to be a meaningful mentor to an AASuccess student
A one-pager FAQ document answering common questions internal members may be asked by an interested mentor

Organizing the YouthCon Winner’s care package, which includes, but not limited to, the following elements:

General information about YouthCon Scholarship, including a Letter from the YouthCon team
A summary of the YouthCon Winner’s project and its implementation
Other materials highlighting the work of the YouthCon winner and/or AASuccess catering towards donors and sponsors

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable(s) as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future marketing efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

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 Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work five (5) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Charity Project to Give Back to Dak Nong, Vietnam

As part of the giving back initiative of DELTA Success program, six Vietnamese students in the 2021 Spring Summer Program hosted their very first community project by providing cakes and gifts to villagers of Jun Ju, a small village in Dak Nong City. The poverty rate in this village has nearly doubled since the start of COVID-19.

Via this community project, the students want to raise awareness about poverty in Vietnam, and spread joy during the pandemic to this community.

Timeline: April – May 2021
Key Members: Thi Dau, Tam Cao, Quan Nguyen, Nhu Nguyen, Anh Le, Khanh Nguyen
Goal: Spread awareness about poverty through hands-on experience.
How:
- Sell recycled materials such as aluminum cans, papers, newspapers, and bottles to raise $25 (~ 500,000 VND)
- Buy ingredients to make sponge cake and lemonade, as well as other snacks and gifts
- Visit, give out cake, and play games with over 30 minority ethnic children in Jun Ju Village, Dak Nong
Result to date: Students worked together to make over 30 servings of cake and lemonade, and got ready for their charity trip! They visited Jun Ju Village to distribute the cakes and gifts. Together, they delivered the cakes to over 30 young children and talked to them about their lives.

Blog: https://blog.aasuccess.org/delta-students-charity-trip-to-jun-ju-village-in-central-highlands-vietnam/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmX1uF2h51E