College Internships
Our PAGE Interns are core members of our team each year.
We are excited to offer up to five internships each year through a competitive application process open to returning undergraduates who are currently attending an institution of higher learning in Appalachia. We will also consider students who are from the region or have a meaningful connection to this place. This is a paid internship opportunity that also includes a living/transportation stipend.
PAGE interns work for 8 Summer weeks in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in Madison County (from June 3rd to July 25th, 2024). College interns serve with our year-round and summer PAGE staff. Our goal is to create a truly collaborative experience, in which each team member has an opportunity for leadership and learning.
We invest deeply in the education and mentoring we provide for PAGE Interns. We provide pre-program training for the Summer projects, which in years past have included oral histories, digital storytelling, podcasts, gardening, and other interdisciplinary labs. Our staff each Summer includes Project Facilitators: documentary and visual artists, digital learning specialists, teaching artists, historians and scientists. These Project Facilitators provide mentoring and guidance for our College Interns, so they can create empowering learning experiences for girls.
Our PAGE Interns benefit from the leadership and support provided by PAGE’s Program Director (Maia Surdam), Assistant to the Program Director (Debbie Chandler), Executive Director (Deborah Hicks-Rogoff), Communications Specialist (Ryn McCall), and Future Pathways Coordinator (Dr. Cathryn Hughes-Barnett).
We foster community among our Summer team members by planning cultural activities that allow interns to learn more about the traditions, histories, and landscapes of southern Appalachia. Food is an important part of the PAGE Summer program as well. During active programming, our Food Coordinator and “Kitchen Angels” provide two delicious meals per day featuring seasonal and local ingredients as much as possible.
In years past, we have hired college students from Berea College, Mars Hill University, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. For 2024, we invite Undergraduates who are from Appalachia, or who are currently attending an institution of higher learning in the region, to consider applying to become part of our team — and our story.
Application Period: Open until Filled. Currently Seeking 2 Interns for Summer '24.
Preview the 2024 Internship Application