Jean O'Connor-Snyder Internship Program | University of Montevallo

The Jean O’Connor-Snyder Internship Program (JOIP) 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. Upon program completion, interns will receive a $2,000 stipend.

JOIP Application

Applicants may complete an application on the Montevallo Legacy Project’s website linked in the button 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)

JOIP Application

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.

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 unique lived experiences in Montevallo