Youth Media Internship Program

Organization: Sow A Seed Community Foundation
Location: 42 W 8th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

Sow A Seed Community Foundation is seeking vibrant and proactive young leaders to join an
innovative social media initiative in San Joaquin County. We need voices to enhance policies
benefiting our local youth. Central areas of focus include equity, education, health, economic
justice, environmental policies, and the youth's engagement within the community.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the production of visual, short-form digital content including graphics, videos and audio clips
Develop and plan youth-led events, initiatives and activities
Develop strategies to translate social interactions for and by youth leaders that drive increased awareness of the youth justice movement.
Participate in the creation of digital content campaigns and strategies
Increase awareness of the youth-led initiatives through the posting of social media content
Maintain a social media calendar that aligns with events throughout the San Joaquin County community
Attend events (in person or via online conferencing)
Demonstrate comfort and willingness to advocate publicly across various specific social platforms
Stay informed about local community development and issues affecting the youth of San Joquin County.

Qualifications and Skills

An interest in marketing and a strong understanding of social platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, and TikTok
Experience with producing and editing audio and video content
Reliable transportation
Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
Interested in covering matters that impact youth in the community
Passionate about making a difference in the community
Dedicated to effecting positive change within the community

Members will be meeting in person three times a week for an hour each day. Participants who complete all program requirements will receive a $1,000 stipend. For more information, reach out to our Youth Media Internship Coordinator, Joanna Fonseca, at (209) 229 - 4559 ext. 503 or via email at joanna@sowaseedcf.org

Sow A Seed Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All
volunteer appointments are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business need.

Student Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Gender

Date of Birth *

Emergency Contact *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Email

Student's Address The maximum length for the field Student's Address is 500 characters.

Student's City * The field Student's City is required.

Student's Zip Code * The numeric field Student's Zip Code is required.

Student's Primary Phone Number * The phone field Student's Primary Phone Number is required.

Student's School Information

Current School Attending * The field Current School Attending is required.

Current Grade * The field Current Grade is required.

Youth Age * The field Youth Age is required.

General Information

Areas of Growth and Learning for Youth * The field Areas of Growth and Learning for Youth is required.

What is the student's choice for placement in a group? * The field What is the student's choice for placement in a group? is required.

Has the youth ever participated in a Sow A Seed Program / Class? * The field Has the youth ever participated in a Sow A Seed Program / Class? is required.

How does the student identify their ethnicity? * The field How does the student identify their ethnicity? is required.

Which health plan is the student currently enrolled in? (e.g., Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross, Health Net, Dignity Health, Other) * The field Which health plan is the student currently enrolled in? (e.g., Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross, Health Net, Dignity Health, Other) is required.

What is the family annual income? * The field What is the family annual income? is required.

How did you learn about this program? * The field How did you learn about this program? is required.

Documents

Please bring these documents with you signed and dated to the first meeting after your registration and enrollment.

Parent Permission Form.pdf

Media Parental Consent Form.pdf