Join the team
The AjA Project is a compassionate space for young people, activists, visual artists and educators to engage critically with issues that affect our community and realize our collective liberation through participatory storytelling and the documentary arts.
Internship Opportunity
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
The Programs Intern/Volunteer will work with The AjA Project for a minimum of 2 months to support AjA’s current programs and fellowships. Interns and Volunteers will work closely with the program coordinator to ensure programming runs smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Archiving past and current students’ images and works.
● Work with the program coordinator to facilitate workshops or presentations when necessary.
● Assist with collecting program information and documentation (such as photos, videos, and interviews).
● Equipment management and organization.
● Assist in preparation of program equipment and materials.
● Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Committed to or interested in learning more about racial, social, and economic justice, especially of local issues
in City Heights and broader San Diego.
● Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
● Ability to work out of The AjA Project’s office in City Heights is required.
● Experience working with immigrant, refugee, and marginalized communities preferred.
COMPENSATION:
At this time, The AjA Project does not offer paid internships but we will work with you to provide college credits if necessary. This is an in-person position.
Time Commitment: Flexible
Starting Date: Urgently Accepting Interns
Job Type: Unpaid internship volunteer; optional college credit
Application Procedure: Please send your resume and brief interest statement in the email to operations@ajaproject.org.
Please put “Application for Programs Intern” in the subject line.
Deadline to Apply: On-going
Contact: Operations Lead, Yerin Kwak
Contact Email: Operations@ajaproject.org
Contact Number: 619.230.5556