Health & Hair Culture Internship Remote

Kenner, Louisiana (United States) Health & Hair Culture Internship Remote Position Details - Location: 100% Remote - Schedule: Completely flexible work on your own time - Duration: 3 months minimum - Compensation Type: Academic Credit or Volunteer - Time Commitment: 5-15 hours per week, adjustable to your schedule - Local community outreach encouraged but not required. About the Partnership Voice Up and Beauty by Vee have joined forces to create a groundbreaking initiative exploring the intersection of health, culture, and hair care. Led by Voynette Hamilton, a professional with 11 years of medical background who transformed her understanding of health into personalized hair care practices and consultation. This partnership aims to document and share how our hair serves as a vital indicator of overall health while celebrating its deep cultural significance across communities. Position Overview We're seeking passionate student interns to help document and share the profound connection between health, culture, and hair care. This 100% remote opportunity offers complete schedule flexibility, perfect for students balancing academic commitments. Interns can participate either for academic credit or as volunteers, gaining valuable experience in digital marketing, content creation, and cultural documentation. Local community outreach is also encouraged. The Story We're Telling Our hair is more than just a style statement it's a reflection of our health, our heritage, and our history. Through Beauty by V's unique approach combining medical knowledge with expert hair care, we're documenting how: - Hair health serves as a window into overall wellness - Cultural hair practices carry generational wisdom - Modern health challenges impact our hair's vitality - Different hair textures require unique, health-conscious approaches - Traditional and contemporary hair care methods can work together Primary Responsibilities - Research and document the historical and cultural significance of hair care practices across different communities - Create compelling digital content that educates audiences about the health-hair connection - Interview and document client journeys and health transformations - Develop educational materials about scalp health and its connection to overall wellness - Assist in creating a digital library of hair health resources - Help produce content for Voice Up Publishing's platforms about the intersection of health and hair care Required Skills - Strong storytelling abilities and writing skills - Digital content creation capabilities - Research and documentation skills - Cultural awareness and sensitivity - Interest in health, wellness, and cultural preservation Learning Outcomes Interns will gain experience in: - Cultural documentation and storytelling - Digital content creation and distribution - Health and wellness communication - Community engagement in virtual spaces - Cross-cultural communication - Project management in a remote environment Mentorship and Support - Direct guidance from Voynette Hamilton, sharing her unique perspective on the health-hair connection - Support from Voice Up Publishing's digital media team - Regular virtual check-ins and feedback sessions - Access to educational resources about health, hair care, and cultural documentation How to Apply Send to Submit a brief personal statement addressing: 1. Your interest in the connection between health and hair 2. Any personal or cultural experiences with hair care that have shaped your perspective 3. Your goals for this remote learning opportunity Project Impact Your work will contribute to: - Documenting diverse approaches to hair health and care - Preserving cultural knowledge about hair care practices - Educating communities about the connection between overall health and hair vitality - Building a digital resource library for future generations - Sharing stories that celebrate the intersection of health, culture, and identity This internship welcomes students from all backgrounds and academic disciplines. We believe diverse perspectives enrich our understanding of health and hair care across cultures. As a 100% remote opportunity, we encourage applications from students anywhere in the United States. It's humbling to say that in 60 days the vision of Voice Up has mobilized college students spanning over 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally without social media. How does something like that happen? The foundation of our work started with a simple prayer on a rainy day while I was on my lunch break. I asked God to send the people my way that would help make this what it needs to be. Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way for a better life. Together we will accomplish this in many different ways. Together we are organized around the following structure: Every person identifies a cause that is personal and valuable to them. Mine is helping the children of the incarcerated. Every person agrees to be held accountable to the following principles. Collaboration All are welcome. All means all Collaboration Collaboration in the workplace extends far beyond simply working together on projects. It represents an active commitment to combining diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to achieve outcomes that surpass what any individual could accomplish alone.