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.
