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SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2024
Who We Are: Our mission: To empower all individuals and communities in American Samoa through collaboration, promoting resiliency, and strengthening capacity to eliminate Domestic and Sexual Violence Our History: The American Samoa Alliance against Domestic Abuse and Domestic Sexual Violence also known as “The Alliance” was formed in 2009 after a recorded disasters struck American Samoa. Our desire is to strengthen partner services, strengthen community awareness, and education about violence in the community. We provide support through technical assistance for existing and potential services. Our Vision: An American Samoa where all individuals live free of violence with equality, dignity, and respect. How we do it: At the Alliance we recognize to establish a society free of violence it is crucial we build safe spaces to learn and explore the perspective of domestic and sexual violence inclusive of Fa’aSamoa. We assess supremacy dynamics rooted in gender and power. We construct community conversations regarding power and how it integrates relationships that create elements of structural inequality influence violent behavior differently for women and men. The Internship: In this 8-week program, our interns will work to develop and promote current projects to increase the number of people who condemn violence (roughly 75% of time) and participate in open-brief creative project (roughly 25% of time). Additionally, they will develop a collaborative creative project centered on a real-world problem. Each team will receive the appropriate resources, including mentors to accomplish their goal and complete assignments. Our interns are sharp and can think both strategically and creatively no matter what discipline they are assigned to. Through this Internship Program we believe you will provide new perspectives to help further the work of Alliance. The support provided on project workflow, and collaboration with Alliance Team members will be to assist in the coordination, execution, and completion of deliverables to ensure high-quality output of all projects. This is a great chance, and we are excited for you to join! Intern Job Detail: •Administrative work (completing Activity Tracking Forms, schedule calendar, phone calls, attend intern meetings, outreaches, professional development, wellness check ins as required etc.) •Systems Support (learning Zoom, Youtube, Constant Contact, etc.) •Content review of training material (edit/proofread) •Content development (creating messages, writing editorials/articles, etc.) •Offer support to ensure conference/meetings, outreaches, etc. are well-prepared for (i.e. ensures all training material, activities, sign in, educational materials are packed) and offer support during session (i.e. evaluations are complete, educational materials are packed, etc.). Follows Check List •Provide support for newsletter (creative training flyers, write articles as needed) •Help to recruit speakers for podcasts, radio, and training events. •Media Coverage (attend radio/television interviews, take photos, take notes on event, report event, etc.) •Research on domestic & sexual violence, and additional information as needed to host annual Youth Summit. What are we offering: •Paid internship working 20 hours per week •For young adults ages 16-22 •Duration: 8 weeks (June 10 – Aug. 01) •Location: American Samoa Alliance against Domestic & Sexual Violence (ASADSV) Office, Nuuuli, American Samoa •Receive training and mentorship from seasoned professionals •Gain team-building experience, social justice training, work readiness training, and more Apply Now: (please see attached application form) Required: Please provide copies of the following documents (Copies can be made at the office): •Social Security Card •Identification (Passport/School ID) •Internship Application Form with essay. (optional resume) •Signed Parental Permission Form (included above if required) |
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OUR LOCATIONS
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Nu'uuli |
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