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Special Projects Near-Peer Intern

VOX ATL
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Special Projects Near-Peer Internship

Role Overview

The Special Projects Intern supports three of VOX ATL's high-priority initiatives: the Free Your Feels Mental Health Campaign, the VOX Online Platform (powered by Mighty Networks), and the administration of the 2026 VOX Teen Survey. This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, community-minded, and passionate about youth voice and digital engagement.

 

Schedule and Compensation
 

  • Location: Hybrid, primarily virtual + in person - as needed 
  • Schedule: At least 10 hours per week
  • Salary: $12 per hour 
     

Responsibilities will include:

Free Your Feels Mental Health Campaign 

  • Support the execution of VOX ATL's spring editorial mental health campaign, including content coordination and promotional support
  • Assist with scheduling and organizing campaign-related teen programming, events, and community conversations
  • Track campaign milestones and help compile content and impact documentation for reporting
     

Community Management 

  • Serve as a day-to-day community manager for VOX ATL's online platform, welcoming new members and keeping engagement active
  • Post content, facilitate discussions, and amplify teen-created work across the platform
  • Monitor platform activity and surface insights on member engagement to VOX ATL staff
  • Support onboarding of new teen members and help maintain a safe, affirming online space


2026 VOX Teen Survey

  • Support administration of the 2026 VOX Teen Survey, including outreach coordination and data collection logistics
  • Help develop accessible, teen-facing materials that translate data into compelling narratives

Event Support

  • Work alongside other VOX ATL interns for community-wide events, like the Winter Showcase.
  • Assist with social media and content creation when needed 
     

Qualifications / Required Skills

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in communications, journalism, public health, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of youth culture, trends, and web best practices, comfort with digital platforms and social media; experience with community management or online engagement a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in social media analytics tools
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
  • Applicants must have a genuine interest in youth media, mental health advocacy, and data storytelling and be willing to support positive youth development and principles of power-sharing.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • VOX ATL Internship Logistics Call - Thursday, August 6, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
  • Intern Training (Understanding your role, ambassadorship, media skills, peer editing, and mentorship) - Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the VOX ATL Office.
  • VOX ATL Open House - Sat. Aug. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
  • Weekly Intern Meetings - Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting on August 18 (In-person).
  • Leadership Accelerator Meetings - Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting on Saturday, October 10. (The Accelerator is a six-week program. Interns will arrive at 1 p.m)
  • Winter Showcase - Sat. Dec 12 
  • Intern Close Out - Tue. Dec. 15 
  • Additional scheduling will be coordinated with the publishing & program team.
  • 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 $12/hour for near-peers, up to 10 hours per week unless stated otherwise.
  • MARTA Breeze tickets or parking validation will be provided at the VOX ATL office. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 24, 2026. Please complete the application at the link below. Applicants may be asked to participate in a virtual interview. If selected, applicants will be supervised by the Program Director. 

 

Employment is provided through VOX ATL. VOX ATL is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, religion, creed, political affiliation, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin. The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time. Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.