Apply to the 2013-2014 YAN Fellowship Position
Fellows will be tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Teach New Media Advocacy classes to young people a maximum of five afternoons a week and Saturdays (Oct - June) using YAN curriculum that includes lessons inemail, social networking, web-based research, basic website design, podcasting and video production
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Maintain YAN’s social media accounts (Facebook,
Twitter and YAN blog)
- Coordinate the YAN summer internship program for advanced students, including teaching a weekly advanced topics seminar for participants (June - August)
Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and work independently
- Previous experience in the developing world or a demonstrated interest in development
- Previous experience working with young people
- Knowledge of Indesign, Windows Movie Maker, podcasting and basic website design
- Comfortable with difficult living conditions, including but not limited to hit-or-miss availability of electricity and running water
- Advanced Information Technology skills and/or French skills desired
Compensation:
YAN fellows receive housing during their stay in Cameroon. Fellows are responsible for transportation, visa fees, travel insurance, and living expenses (living expenses run appx. $300/month). YAN will make every attempt to aid fellows in their fundraising efforts. This year's fellows were able to raise over $5,500.
To Apply:
Applicants should send cover letter, resume,
writing sample (one short blog-style piece preferred) and link to a basic documentary-style
video sample to ewildermuth@youthadvocacynetwork.org
