Digital Storytelling Level One Internship
Who is eligible?
- Part-time or Full-time students currently enrolled in classes at Montgomery College
- Previous experience creating a digital story for a Montgomery College class is preferred
- Written recommendation from a Montgomery College faculty or staff member
The Level One Internship is an 80-hour commitment focused on three branches: Development/Training, Service and Support, and Leadership.
This is a paid, professional position compensated with an $1000 non-taxable scholarship. It also is a unique and impressive addition to your resume.
For more information about the internship, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Chip Gladson chip.gladson@montgomerycollege.edu or Prof. Megan Howardmegan.howard@montgomerycollege.edu.
A Level One Digital Storytelling Intern has the following responsibilities
- Bi-weekly professional development seminars on Fridays from 1:00-3:30pm either on Rockville campus at the Paul Peck Humanities Institute or on Zoom where interns learn about digital storytelling, collaboration, tutoring, faculty support, communication, leadership, and professionalism.
- Approximately 50 hours of internship responsibilities supporting faculty and students engaged in digital storytelling projects.
- Interns assist faculty members during class visits to support digital storytelling projects for a minimum of three (3) class visits.
- Each intern hosts three (3) office hours per week on Zoom to assist students and faculty who require digital storytelling help.
- Interns create one collaborative digital story with the cohort and one individual digital story over the course of the semester.
- Interns plan and present their completed digital stories in an end-of-the-semester showcase for the Montgomery College community.
- In fall semesters, interns also plan and present during Montgomery College’s annual Humanities Days.
- Each semester is a unique experience, so additional creative and professional experiences may be included as they arise.
Quotes from previous interns
*It is an excellent opportunity to develop communication skills, teamwork, and project management.
* It was a great opportunity to learn and develop my communication skills, teamwork, and create a group of colleagues. It also offered me the opportunity to work directly with faculty, which was a great asset for me.
* I got to know and get closer to the other interns and co-coordinators. I just loved all the discussions we had as a group and loved having a chance to talk to everyone. I enjoyed learning more about Digital storytelling and getting feedback from everyone.
* The most rewarding part of this internship was the class visits, Humanities days, and Final DS Showcase because I got to practice what I learned in our Friday meetings. This allowed me to gain more confidence in public speaking, teaching, and DS.
* I grew so much throughout this internship and am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this experience.
* It gave me a sense of accomplishment, both personally and as a team.
* As a result of this internship, I learned so much about digital storytelling and myself. From team work and technical skills to confidence in public speaking and leadership, I was able to sharpen existing skills and gain new ones that are applicable to all educational and professional settings
* I joined this internship because I believed it would help me get outside my comfort zone and face my fears and it's done just that. It was such a fun and rewarding experience and I'm thankful for every moment.
* Going into this internship, I had specific goals of significantly improving my public speaking and leadership skills. Not only did I accomplish that, but I improved and/or developed skills in teamwork, presentations, classroom instruction, and using WeVideo.
* My best memories of the overall experience are the time I was able to spend hanging out and working with other interns who turned into wonderful friends.
* The safe, welcoming, and supportive environment within the internship allowed me to grow and thrive in ways I never predicted. I am so grateful for this experience and excited about moving on to level two.
Application Information and Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions are made by early January
for the Spring semester cohort and early August for the Fall semester cohort. Once
a cohort is filled, applications will be considered for the following semester.
To apply:
- Complete the Digital Storytelling Internship Application and upload the required documentation.
Digital Storytelling Internship Application Form - Ask a professor to write a recommendation on your behalf as well. The professor you
identify should complete this fillable internship-specific recommendation form. This is required and applications will not be considered without a recommendation.
Faculty recommendation form
Gallery
- Eva - A Writer’s Journey new window
- Victoria - From Chaos to Creation new window
- Maddie Rose - I am Here new window
- Solitude by Maria Delgadillo - Digital Story new window
- Alex Z - Digital Story new window
- Traveled paths new window