VOX ATL Near-Peer Outreach Intern

VOX ATL Near-Peer Outreach Intern

VOX ATL welcomes applicants to apply to serve as a fall semester outreach near-peer intern to represent VOX ATL outside of the community and create opportunities for VOXers to connect within the space. Interns will have the opportunity to co-facilitate ambassadorship trainings, table and make media at community outreach events, plan and execute community builders at VOX ATL, create a welcoming VOXy environment, and continue to develop their professional leadership skills.

This is a new opportunity, and is perfect for anyone who is interested in community outreach, communications, marketing, event planning and coordination, and improving their facilitation and public speaking skills. This role is also great for those who enjoy working collaboratively in an intergenerational environment, modeling youth-adult power-sharing while advancing teen leadership in the community. 

Responsibilities: 

• Help develop agendas and facilitate workshops 
• Plan and organize community convenings for fellow VOXers, as well as curated, media-centric events for teens in Atlanta. 
• Attend training/prep sessions
• Assist with training for additional outreach facilitators. 
• Create and maintain a VOXy safe and welcoming environment that upholds VOX ATL values and helps participants to feel free to use their voice.
• Support the program evaluation (collecting and using feedback from sessions for ongoing improvement) 
• Support end-of-semester showcase & VOX-a-Palooza in the spring (preferred)
• Submit confidentiality and payment request forms, and IRS-related paperwork as needed; track your hours (VOX will show you how to do this) 

Schedule & Compensation:

• This is a semester-long internship (August-December) and will end on the final day of programming. This position averages 10 hours per week.
• The Near-Peer Outreach Intern must be able to attend Tuesday intern meetings, as well as planning meetings ahead of tabling/outreach events, and occasional Saturday community events at VOX ATL, as well as out in the community. Additional scheduling will be coordinated with the Outreach Coordinator. 
• Key Dates Include:
  • Intern Training (Understanding your role, ambassadorship, media skills, peer editing, and mentorship) - Tues. Aug. 12 thru Fri. Aug. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Weekly Intern Meetings - Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (In-person)
  • VOX ATL Open House - Sat. Aug. 16 
  • Winter Showcase - Sat. Dec 13 
  • Intern Close Out - Tue. Dec. 16
• This position will require in-person leadership, so the intern should be able to work from the VOX ATL office. 
• You will track your time using VOX’s time-tracking process. Compensation is $10/hour for near-peers, up to 10 hours per week.
• MARTA breeze tickets or parking validation will be provided at the VOX office. 

Qualifications:

Applicants must be between 18 and 23 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have experience in journalism, communications, outreach, media-making, or community building. Applicants must be willing to support positive youth development and principles of power-sharing with teens they support at VOX ATL. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 31, 2025. Please complete the application at the link below. Applicants will be asked to participate in a virtual or in-person interview. If selected, applicants will report directly to the Program Director.