Title: The Louisville Story Program Internship

Site Supervisors: Joe Manning, Deputy Director

Project Summary: The Louisville Story Program is seeking an intern to assist with various publications and community projects aimed at empowering historically underrepresented Louisvillians to share their stories.

In general, intern responsibilities will include conducting historical research, transcribing interviews, and editing interview materials. The intern will also provide publication assistance, manage data entry for a digital archive, and support operations with retail outreach and fulfillment. Additional tasks may involve creating curricula content, evaluating data, identifying media opportunities, and facilitating the distribution of publications to libraries and schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with community storytelling and contribute to the program's mission of documenting local narratives from an insider's perspective.

In particular, two likely projects include: 1. working with surviving members of Louisville's Black Six to document and preserve their experiences with the justice system following the trumped-up charges and surveillance campaign that culminated in their incarceration and blacklisting, among other things; and, 2. collaborating with members of Louisville's roller-skating community to document and preserve the cultural history of that group in an upcoming photo book companion piece to Imani Nikyah Dennison's amazing short doc The People Could Fly. In both cases, LSP will need assistance in research, preservation of materials to be housed in the LSP archive, and some amount of editing.

Internship Goals: The internship at the Louisville Story Program aims to empower historically underrepresented Louisvillians by supporting them in sharing their personal narratives, fostering a deeper connection to their communities. Interns will develop practical skills in historical research, interview transcription, and editing while gaining hands-on experience in the publication process, including layout, design, and distribution. They will also enhance their competencies in data management through data entry and evaluation for a digital archive, contributing to the importance of storytelling initiatives. Exposure to nonprofit operations will include retail outreach and fulfillment, along with engaging in curriculum development that connects community stories to broader learning objectives. Additionally, interns will build valuable connections within the literary and nonprofit sectors by identifying media opportunities and facilitating the placement of publications in libraries and schools, all while deepening their understanding of Louisville’s social and cultural context.

Knowledge, Training and Skills: Interns at the Louisville Story Program should bring a genuine interest in community storytelling and a commitment to empowering historically underrepresented voices. While specific formal training is not required, skills in historical research, writing, and editing will be beneficial. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential for tasks such as interview transcription and data entry. Familiarity with digital archiving and publication processes will enhance the intern's contributions, along with an understanding of nonprofit operations. Additionally, a proactive attitude towards learning, creativity in curriculum development, and the ability to engage with diverse communities will be invaluable in supporting the program’s mission.

The project begins January 2026 and runs through April 2026.

Students must register for 3-credit hours of internship through their home departments. The internship requires working 8-10 hours per week. At least one on-site shift is required each week for the duration of this internship, to be scheduled with the community partner to meet their needs.

The internship comes with an award of $500 toward tuition.

Applications should be sent to patricia.rogers@louisville.edu by Nov 24, 2025. These should include:

• A short cover letter expressing your interests and skills.
• A 1-2 page resume.
• The name of the faculty member who could serve as the UL internship person of record.

Title: The Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society and the Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil are offering an internship for the spring 2026 semester

Site Supervisors: Lauren Anderson, Research Manager, Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, School of Medicine, lauren.anderson@louisville.edu

Project Summary: Loneliness Research Study, Universal Basic Neighborhood 2

This research initiative is focused on reducing senior loneliness and social isolation through neighborhood-based interventions. This project aims to test creative, place-based solutions, such as accessible walking loops, social programs in community centers, and enhancements to public spaces, to better connect seniors with their communities. The interventions are designed with community partners and implemented in target neighborhoods, with the goal of fostering belonging and reducing the subjective experience of loneliness among older adults. An undergraduate student will join a multidisciplinary team including other UofL students and external collaborators to assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of selected intervention events. These may include community gardening, intergenerational programming, neighborhood storytelling, music and memory gatherings, technology training, potluck dinners, public space enhancements (e.g., benches or sidewalk improvements), or other socially supportive activities.

Student Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and hosting events related to senior loneliness intervention.
• Work closely with community members, research staff, and neighborhood stakeholders to support implementation of programming in diverse settings.
• Contribute to outreach efforts, including phone calls, flyers, or community partner engagement.
• Participate in evaluation activities, including documenting attendance, supporting surveys, and recording observations.
• Attend planning meetings and contribute creative ideas to help tailor events to specific neighborhoods.
• Travel to different neighborhoods in Louisville for event set-up, support, and breakdown.

Preferred Skills and Interests:

• Interest in public health, aging, urban studies, arts and humanities, or community engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with older adults and intergenerational groups.
• Event planning or coordination experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Must have access to reliable transportation to attend in-person events across various neighborhoods in Louisville.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends depending on event schedules.

Timeframe:

• Semester: Spring 2026
• 8 hours per week (flexible, based on event schedules)

Compensation:

• Tuition stipend of $500 during spring term and $15 hourly during summer term

Applications should be sent to patricia.rogers@louisville.edu by Nov 24, 2025. These should include:

• A short cover letter expressing your interests and skills.
• A 1-2 page resume.
• The name of the faculty member who could serve as the UL internship person of record.