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| POWER Youth Summer Employment Program Job Description |
Company Information:
Company Name:
| The Ayin Project |
Company Address:
| 651 S. Mount Juliet Rd. 531 Mount Juliet, TN 37122 |
Site Address:
| Hillsboro High School 3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 |
Company Website:
| www.TheAyinProject.org |
Company Description:
| The Ayin Project (TAP) is a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing water accessibility and sustainability in developing countries. Our focus extends to improving water accessibility, implementing sustainable solutions, empowering local collaborators, and raising global awareness. Internationally, TAP engages in impactful water research and development, utilizing informed, data-driven approaches to implement sustainable solutions. Through our Educational Enhancement program, we inspire the next generation of leaders to become informed agents of change, addressing global water challenges. TAP envisions a future where sustainable practices are championed by a generation committed to transforming communities and ensuring a water-secure world. |
Nearest MTA Bus Stop:
| Hillsboro High School: Route 7 |
Internship Information:
Format: (In-Person Only)
| In-Person |
Positions Available:
| 3 |
Technology Used:
| Google Suite, Computer, and Smartphone. |
Internship Title:
| Media Intern |
Internship Description/Learning Objectives:
| The Ayin Project (TAP) is seeking motivated and creative high school students for our Summer Media Internship. This hands-on opportunity allows the intern to gain valuable experience in media production while contributing to meaningful projects that highlight TAP’s initiatives. Benefits: ● Hands-on experience in professional media production. ● Development of a portfolio showcasing creative work. ● Insight into the intersection of media and non-profit initiatives. ● Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that support TAP’s mission. ● Receive guidance from experienced TAP personnel and professionals in media. ● Learn elements of media brand development. This internship provides a unique chance for young creatives to grow their skills while making a difference. Join us this summer and help tell the story of The Ayin Project! |
Job Duties:
| Responsibilities: ● Collaborate on media projects related to TAP’s Summer High School Internships Research Experience (SHIRE) and the ongoing work of TAP’s Water Research and Development team in Uganda. ● Content Creation: Develop engaging photo and video content for TAP’s social media platforms, highlighting the organization’s mission and programs. Develop skills in photography, videography, media editing, and content creation. ● Project Work: Complete two primary projects: 1. A video documenting the SHIRE internship program. 2. A video highlighting TAP’s overall mission, suitable for social media or organizational publications. ● Media Editing: Learn and apply basic editing software skills to produce polished final projects. ● Team Collaboration: Work both independently and collaboratively with TAP personnel and fellow interns. ● Portfolio Building: Receive training on creating a personal media portfolio featuring work produced during the internship. |
Preferred Competencies:
| Qualifications: Education: ● Rising High School Juniors, Seniors, or recent High School Graduates Skillset: ● Strong interest in media production, storytelling, and creative communication. ● Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn photography, videography, and editing software. ● Familiarity with (or ability to quickly learn) Google Suite for collaboration. Professional Traits: ● Strong Organizational and time- management skills. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a creative team. ● Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. ● Ability to mentally be flexible and carry a positive attitude.
This position involves engaging with peers and professionals, encouraging and inviting them to share their work, experiences, and perspectives. Interns will be responsible for fostering positive open communication and collaboration while working on media projects. |
General Information:
Work Schedule Days and Hours:
| Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch Break) |
Dress Code:
| Business Casual dress and Close-toed shoes |
Travel Required:
| Interns will be traveling to program sites in the Nashville area. |
Physical Requirements:
| None |
Working Conditions: (example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.)
| Office, Classroom, Laboratory, and Outdoor Settings |
The full program is June 1st – July 17th
June 1st – June 3rd: Interns attend work readiness skills training from 8am – 12pm.
June 4th: Attend employer orientation meeting.
June 5th: POWER Youth Summit at Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport
June 8th – July 17th: Youth will report to their employer worksite location on Monday –
Thursday or special schedule workday at the time
scheduled by employer. You will be scheduled to work 6.5 hours daily
which equals 24 hours per week.
Friday Cohorts: Youth report to cohort sessions at assigned locations at 8:00am to
12:00noon on Fridays.
July 17th: POWER Youth Summer Employment Program.
If you are selected as a High School Intern, you will make $15.00 an hour and receive pre-program training and coaching to ensure you have the skills you need on the job. Interns are responsible for providing their own transportation to all orientation, training, worksite, and cohort times. Please consider your transportation needs prior to applying for the High School Internship program. There are opportunities to intern in many areas of Nashville, so please select the opportunity based on your access to transportation.
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