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Apply to Join Project Unloaded's Youth Council

Project Unloaded, an organization working to create a new cultural narrative that guns make us less safe, is seeking applicants for its 2024-2025 Youth Council. The council, which will be made up of 12 – 16 young people ages 15 – 20, will be a critical part of Project Unloaded’s upcoming campaigns and strategic planning.

Youth Council members will:

Advise on upcoming campaigns, partnerships and tactics to take on gun culture
Create content for Project Unloaded’s social media accounts and campaigns
Manage independent projects and research relevant to changing the narrative on guns
Speak to their peers, press and supporters about their work with Project Unloaded

Expected meetings + travel

The council will meet virtually up to once each month to report on their projects, weigh in on upcoming Project Unloaded programs, and brainstorm new projects that the organization should take. The council will have one required in-person meeting, which will take place the weekend of October 18-20, with travel expenses paid by Project Unloaded.

In between monthly meetings, members of the council can expect to hear from Project Unloaded staff at least bi-weekly over email, with requests like giving feedback on an upcoming campaign or tactic, or creating social media content, such as graphic feed posts for Instagram and short videos for TikTok.

Public-facing responsibilities

The council will have some duties that are public-facing. On rare occasions, they may be asked to be quoted on behalf of Project Unloaded in a statement to the media or to be interviewed by a reporter about their work with Project Unloaded. In cases like these, members of the council would receive media training and support throughout the request. All members of the council would also be publicly named on the Project Unloaded website. Members of the council will be selected annually, with the expectation that members would serve a year-long term, though some may apply to extend their participation beyond the year.

Payment

The council will run from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Active council members will receive a $999 stipend for their time and work with Project Unloaded. The stipend will be paid in installments.

How to Apply

Fill out the brief application available here. Applicants must also submit a signed privacy notice and participant information form to info@projectunloaded.org. All minors must have their parents’ permission to be considered and must be at least 15 to participate in the Youth Council.

Applications are due to the Project Unloaded team by April 27, 2024. Applicants moving forward in the process will then be asked to take part in a brief video call with Project Unloaded staff to learn more about being on the council and answer a few follow up questions about their interest in working with Project Unloaded.

Privacy Notice

All applications and all interaction with participants and parents will be subject to the privacy practices disclosed in our Participant Privacy Notice.

Communications & Social Media Intern - Summer 2024

Location: Fully remote
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Status: Hourly, non-exempt; Temporary
Hours per week: Up to 40 hours/week for 8 weeks

Position Summary
Project Unloaded is excited to hire an Communications & Social Media Intern for Summer 2024. The intern will support Project Unloaded’s social media team through content creation, analysis and research projects related to Project Unloaded’s native social media presence, with the goal of reducing gun violence by changing cultural narratives around guns. In addition, this intern will have the opportunity to pitch reporters and develop strategic press lists. Eligible applicants will be incoming or current college students.

About Project Unloaded
The mission of Project Unloaded is to create a new cultural narrative that guns make us less safe. Research shows that teens and young adults are forming opinions and making decisions about guns. Through creative and cultural campaigns, Project Unloaded establishes safe spaces for open conversations about guns and provides accurate information about gun ownership to inspire the next generation to choose on their own terms not to own or use guns.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Using brand guidelines provided by Project Unloaded, create a bi-weekly social media editorial calendar
Track social analytics and provide recommendations for content optimizations
Create videos and graphics for social media use
Develop communications materials such as pitches, releases and emails to supporters

Conduct research to identify media opportunities and reach out to select press outlets with support from the Project Unloaded team
Monitor press stories related to gun violence and culture change for social media posting and/or sharing with the Project Unloaded team

Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $15/hour
Benefits are not available for this position.

How to Apply

E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF or Word attachments to: info@projectunloaded.org.

Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses.

Thank you for your interest.

Community Engagement Intern - Summer 2024

Location: Fully remote
Reports to: Program Manager, Community Partnerships
Status: Hourly, non-exempt; Temporary

Hours per week: Up to 40 hours/week for up to 10 weeks

Position Summary
Project Unloaded is excited to hire a Community Engagement Intern for Summer 2024. The intern will further Project Unloaded’s Community Partner Program by supporting the creation of a toolkit of resources for teens and youth organizations interested in reducing gun violence by changing cultural narratives around gun use. In addition, this intern will also support implementation of Project Unloaded’s summer 2024 programs in Chicago and Sacramento. Eligible applicants will be incoming and current college or graduate students.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Support the creation of a toolkit for teens and teen-serving organizations interested in addressing gun violence through narrative and culture change
Research potential community partnerships in Project Unloaded’s key areas of focus
Manage relevant partnerships for toolkit creation
Provide technical support for community-based organizations implementing Project Unloaded programming

Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $15/hour
Benefits are not available for this position.

How to Apply

E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF or Word attachments to: info@projectunloaded.org.

Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses.

Thank you for your interest.

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