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One opportunity a day keeps success coming your way. Today's Opportunity Youth Advocacy Network 2012-2013 Fellowship Want to teach media advocacy in Cameroon? Applications are currently being accepted for the Youth Advocacy Network (YAN) 2012-2013 fellowship position, which takes place September 1, 2012 - August 30, 2013. The Youth Advocacy Network (YAN) is dedicated to empowering communities that are underrepresented in the local and global governance to advocate for issues of local relevance to an international audience by teaching young people how to effectively use available technologies.  YAN Fellows teach a unique Leadership and New Media Advocacy curriculum that incorporates leadership skills, email, social networking, web-based research and video production. Students are encouraged to develop an advocacy strategy for their chosen topic and to implement this strategy online, building a network of international support. Throughout the process students are learning technological skills that can be used in a variety of ways while also engaging in cross-cultural communication, both online and with YAN Fellows.   Fellows will: Update and enhance current new media advocacy curriculum which includes lessons in email, social networking, web-based research, basic website design, podcasting and video production (20%) Teach New Media Advocacy classes to young people a maximum of five afternoons a week and one weekend class (25%) Maintain YAN's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and YAN blog) (20%) Coordinate the YAN summer internship program for advanced students, including teaching a weekly advanced topics seminar for participants (June - August)  Requirements:  Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and work independently Previous experience in the developing world or a demonstrated interest in development Previous experience working with young people Knowledge of InDesign, Windows Movie Maker, podcasting and basic website design Comfortable with difficult living conditions, including but not limited to hit-or-miss availability of electricity and running water Advanced Information Technology skills and/or French skills desired Compensation: YAN fellows will receive housing and a modest living stipend during their stay in Cameroon.  Fellows are responsible for transportation, visa fees and travel insurance.  Joint applications of two people wishing to work together encouraged.   Interested?  Applicants should send cover letter, resume, writing sample (one short blog-style piece preferred) and link to a basic documentary-style video sample to ewildermuth@youthadvocacynetwork.org. Application deadline is June 15, 2012. Share this Opportunity Forward to someone who could use it     Rate this Opportunity How valuable is this opportunity? 1 = not at all; 10 = I'm taking advantage of this opportunity today! lowest 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   highest Create.Inspire "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It's not." - Dr. Seuss Got any inspiring words? Share them with us and we may include them in an upcoming issue of The Create Daily. Share your inspiration.  Create Q of the Week Q: What are some questions that content creators should be asking? Post your answer on our Facebook Page or via Twitter using hashtag: #createdaily. Connect with The Create Daily Are you a part of our social networks? We talk even more opportunity goodness - jobs, resources, inspiration and more! Facebook Twitter thecreatedaily.com Get Involved Subscribe  Submit an opportunity Tell us what you think Or, just contact us The Create Daily is a daily resource for creators. Our mission is simple: arm creators with hand-picked opportunities to help grow your career.