Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm seeks several interns to learn about and perform tasks related to digital archiving, marketing communications, and grant writing. This is an ongoing internship opportunity. Contact Dr. Wells to find out more. https://quietvalley.org/
Bangor Public Library needs a social media intern for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (two separate interns). Please contact Dr. Wells for more information. https://bangorlibrary.org/ Skills you'll learn:
Use Meta to manage social media accounts and post in bulk
Write and curate content
Create simple graphics using Canva or Adobe Express
Assist the library Director with various promotional tasks
Christ Episcopal Church in Stroudsburg needs a social media intern for Fall 2023 and another for Spring 2024. You will handle posts on Facebook and Instagram, and you'll help with putting together the monthly newsletter. Please contact Dr. Wells for more information. http://christchurchstroudsburg.net/ Skills you'll learn:
Use Hootsuite or Meta to manage social media accounts and post in bulk
Curate content and help with creating images using Canva or Adobe Express
Use Adobe InDesign to develop monthly church newsletter using content provided
Developmental Education Services of Monroe County would like an intern to work with the agency in the near future. Contact Dr. Wells for more information.
Here are some links to get you started on your internship search. This is hardly an exclusive list; however, at last check, these organizations are still in the internships business.
Internships are open to undergraduates and (often) graduate students. Read the description, or contact the point person to find out.
It's up to you to call or go to their websites, ask questions, and determine whether you would like to intern for one of these organizations.
Once you know where you want to work, find an English Department faculty mentor to work with, and the mentor will sign you up for English 486 (undergrads) or 586 (grad students).
Delaware Currents: This local news organization focuses on stories that impact the Delaware River and its watershed. Founder Meg McGuire employs environmentally minded interns to write for the website and blog. Contact her here: delawarecurrents@gmail.com
The Heritage Collection (at ESU): Develop materials in one of three tracks related to exhibitions, development, or programming for The Heritage Collection at East Stroudsburg University, which preserves, protects, and shares the cultural treasures of the Pocono Mountains region. Email Catherine Klingler for info.
COTA Jazz: This is normally a spring.summer internship to promote the annual COTA Jazz Festival, which takes place in September each year in Delaware Water Gap. Find out more about COTA Jazz here: https://cotajazz.org/
PATH: PA Therapy and Healing: Social Media Manager needed: https://mailchi.mp/202649660b26/writing-students-new-internship-available-with-path-471163
Marathon Studios, Inc.: Web copywriters and SEO writers needed: http://marathon-studios.com/ Pays by the word.
Fox News 29: http://www.fox29.com/news/6098497-story
Blue Valley Times: http://www.bluevalleytimes.com/images/internship.gif
PA Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Employment/Jobs/Pages/Internships.aspx
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center: http://www.appelfarm.org/get-involved/employment-2/internships/
KidsPeace: Go to this site and type in "Internship" and the desired location. https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/kidspeace#/search
Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University: https://theihs.org/what-we-offer/#internships,undergraduates
ORAU: https://orau.org/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/undergraduates.aspx
New York Department of Environmental Conservation: http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/34336.html
AmeriCorps: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
Foreign Policy Research Institute: http://www.fpri.org/about/internships/
Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers/university-programs/internships
Office of the Inspector General: https://oig.hhs.gov/about-oig/careers/internship.asp
Heritage Foundation: http://www.heritage.org/About/Internships
Hogrefe Creative Writing Fellowship: http://www.engl.iastate.edu/creative-writing/how-to-apply/pearl-hogrefe-fellowship-in-creative-writing/
MPA, The Association of Magazine Media: http://www.magazine.org/magazine-careers
Disney College Program: http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/
United Nations Outreach: http://www.un.org/en/sections/department-public-information/outreach-division/
College Central: http://www.collegecentral.com
Summer Job Web: http://www.summerjobs.com
Career Builder: http://www.careerbuilder.com
Seeking: English majors and minors who are energetic, creative students; are excited about writing; and enjoy working with others.
Credits: 1–12 credits, depending on your schedule and your time availability
Description: This is an opportunity for a limited number of advanced students to develop their skills by applying them in a professional situation and thus receive both an apprenticeship experience and college credit.
For more information contact:
Stroud 309