Intern
If you're interested in spending a semester working together with the Power Up Gambia team because you believe you have a unique skill to offer, or just because you want to help out, please apply for our internship program.
Details
Weekly team meetings are in Philadelphia, PA, and the internships follow the academic calendar: Spring (early January to late May), Summer (late May to late August) and Fall (early September to late December). The precise dates are flexible.
We try to keep our operating budget to a minimum, so the internship is unpaid. Internships are based in Philadelphia, PA, and do not involve travel to The Gambia.
The internship requires a time commitment of 15-20 hours per week (flexible). Applications are accepted at any point, but your application will be considered only after the submission deadline is past. That way we hope to be fair, and consider each applicant equally, regardless of when their application was sent in. For the precise deadline of each application round, please check our News page.
Skills Needed
For the application, send in your resume and cover letter. Make sure to tell us what your strengths are.
- I can help with organizational and administrational skills
- I am really good at grant writing
- I love talking to new people, connecting and networking. I also love planning events
- I am a Photographer, Video or Media guru, as well as a software specialist on Photoshop and video editing software (e.g. Final Cut)
- I am a Newsletter specialist (Publisher or other software expert)
- I am an Engineer specialist
- I have been/ worked in The Gambia and I want to contribute
- I have a great idea!
- I am very enthusiastic to learn new skills and help where needed
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will largely adapt to your skills. Challenge yourself and take up a personal project that aligns with our mission, whether that's as simple as designing our next newsletter, or as complex as making a movie about Power Up Gambia. This is your chance to show leadership and creativity.
Other responsibilities might include:
- Updating and contributing to our website.
- Assisting in daily communications.
- Assisting in the development of a student network through social networking tools like Facebook and MySpace.
- Assisting in creation of education and/or fundraising materials.
- Attending weekly meetings and preparing a written memo of your week's work.
Benefits
You'll have the chance to gain knowledge about the inner workings of US non-profits that deal in international settings as well as learn more about international development, health, water, energy, West Africa, etc. As a Power Up Gambia intern you will be given the chance to hone your unique skills, develop new ones and work as part of a dedicated team aiming to improve access to healthcare in The Gambia.
How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to volunteer@powerupgambia.org
Volunteer
If you want to help but cannot commit to an internship, please volunteer. We continuously have tasks that can be accomplished via email or phone communication. Tell us what your strengths and ideas are and we'll work together to further our mission.
Email us at volunteer@powerupgambia.org to get started.