This internship provides opportunities to craft stories in creative formats that inspire intergenerational dialogue and strengthen community ties. Our Stories, Our Strength: Bridging Generations through Storytelling is a partnership between the Montevallo Legacy Project (MLP), a local nonprofit, and UM’s Office of Engaged Education and Public Service (EEPS). It is supported by the Jean O'Connor-Snyder Internship Program (JOIP) administered by the David Mathews Center for Civic Life.

Eligibility:

• Current UM undergraduates (open to all majors, juniors and seniors preferred).

• Interest in joining a cohort of four JOIP interns to conduct a multimedia storytelling campaign using digital media and face-to-face community engagement.

• Ability to self-start and work collaboratively.

Stipend: $2,000. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop a storytelling campaign that uplifts voices at the intersections of community and

  identity in Montevallo.

• Collaborate with community members to share and collect personal stories.

• Apply creative techniques in multimedia storytelling—video, photography, graphic design, and so on.

• Engage with MLP’s digital platforms (web, social media) to moderate dialogue and

  support interactive reflection.

• Design, organize, and moderate live storytelling events showcasing diverse lived

  experiences in Montevallo.

Support and training: Interns will have the option to participate in Falcon Facilitators training offered in the Fall by UM’s Department of Communication. Additional support from UM’s Office of Engaged Education and Public Service, the MLP creative staff, and the Dave Mathews Center. 

How to apply: Submit application materials below. Include the following:

• Cover letter indicating your interest in the internship and relevant experience

• Current resume

• Sample of your storytelling work (e.g., writing, video, photographs, multimedia project, community organizing, and so on)

Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, by 5 pm

Contact Information: For additional information about MLP and the JOIP internship program, contact Stephanie Williams, Office of Engaged Education and Public Service, University of Montevallo at eeps@montevallo.edu