Health & Hair Culture Internship Remote
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
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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.
Together we hold ourselves accountable to the following principles.
Humility
We must remain open minded and open to improving ourselves every day.
Precision
Excellence requires discipline.
Patience
We all need forgiveness
Empathy
We must understand the why
Together we are organized around the following structure:
Every person agrees to bring and share their whole self.
This is a safe place
We want to know all of your talents
We'll collaborate to find creative ways to amplify your talent inspiring many communities.