Description: Newsletter Committee has two openings as Junior Editors / Journalists for members of the GYG. Interested GYG members should send a short note along with their application on why they want this job and how can they contribute.

Objective of the committee: The newsletter committee is responsible for communicating all the important events, updates and news of Greater Austin Malayalee Association to the Malayalee community of Austin. The newsletter is published once a month and sent to the GAMA members via email. Apart from the announcements, with columns such as 'get creative' we try to encourage the community to participate by contributing articles, poems, travelogues etc. The committee also tries to conduct exciting competitions through the newsletter. It is an excellent platform to enhance and develop your editing and communication skills while contributing significantly to GAMA.

Responsibilities: Reviewing, editing and organizing the newsletter content; Assist with photo editing and designing; Writing content for the newsletter; encouraging the community members to participate and contribute articles

Basic Requirements from the Youth Candidate: Ability to express ideas clearly in writing; Creativity and self motivation; excellent communication skills; Microsoft Office/ Basic Computer Skills; Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a pro-active attitude.

Responsibilities: Assist in development of a sponsorship structure; Assist in soliciting and contacting potential sponsors; Help Sponsors understand how GAMA sponsorship program can benefit them; Create sponsorship target lists.

Benefits: GAMA believes the youth program will help our youth develop valued real world skills and create responsible community members and citizens. The sponsorship committee offers an excellent opportunity to network with various community members and organizations. It is a good place to improve your leadership and communication skills. Most importantly it would expose you to the financial workings of an organization.

Description: Sports Committee has 2-3 openings as Junior Games Coordinators for members of the GYG. Interested GYG members should send a short note along with their application on why they want this job and how they can contribute.

Objective of the committee: The sports/games committee is responsible for conducting sport tournaments and games/fun activities for the members of Greater Austin Malayalee Association of Austin. One of the main events for the sports committee is the GAMA picnic to be held in April-May. In the past, we have conducted Carrom and 56 (card game) tournaments. It is an excellent platform to develop skills in conducting and managing public events, thereby providing a leadership opportunity.

Responsibilities: Create activities for events such as GAMA picnic; Organize different activities through the course of the year; Solicit volunteers and coordinate their activities during events; Setup registration desk, keep track of score, announce winners etc... things involved in managing a tournament

Description: The Movie Committee would like you to explain on the application on why you want to be an Intern and how you can contribute.

Objective of the committee: The Movie Committee is responsible for bringing Malayalam movies to Austin. We work in conjunction with theaters to screen the movies as well coordinate the sales of the tickets to our Malayalee audience.

Responsibilities: The Youths will actively participate at the theaters to assist the audience. The youth will need to have good public communication skills. Benefit: The Movie Committee offers an excellent opportunity to network with various community members and organizations. It is a good opportunity to improve your leadership and communication skills while learning what it takes to screen a movie.

Requirement Description: The Media Committee would like you to explain on your application why you want to be involved in the committee and how you can contribute.

Objective of the committee: Media team portfolio consists of providing audio, lighting, video capturing, still photos capturing during GAMA events. Audio: before program starts- cabling between room and stage as well as arrange sound mixers, speakers, microphones and projectors. Operate equipment during program and unwind, repack and load items after program. Lighting: Day before the show check with the venue tech director for lighting needs. Rent out additional lighting if needed. Give directions to venue tech director to position the existing lights as required. Operate and dismantle before and after the show. Video Capturing: Arrange equipments like video camera, tripod, power supply and cabling to record sound directly to video camera for audio clarity. Also enlists the help of two talented videographers. Edit the video after the event. Still Photo: Enlist two committed and talented photographers for our events and help them with their needs

Responsibilities: We need youths to help before and after the programs to fix and unwind equipment as needed. This kind of job requires brief technical knowledge and a keen interest in this field.

Benefits: We can offer volunteering hours, exposure to a technical environment, appreciate and recognize those who display a helping attitude. The committee offers an excellent opportunity to network with various community members while learning the technical aspects of a program.

Requirement Description: The committee would like you to explain on your application why you want to be involved in the Malayalam classes and how you can contribute

Objective of the committee: to provide Malayalam classes to our community and attain a basic understanding of our language.

Responsibilities: We need youths to help during the Malayalam classes. We will also need youths to participate in our display of what we have learned at the Onam Event.

Benefits: We offer volunteering hours and an exposure to our language while providing an opportunity to network with our community.