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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Alexis Rehrmann

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Center for Community and Global Health

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-01-15

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2026-04-30

Chronic Pain Project Narrative Medicine Internship – Spring 2026

JOB PURPOSE:

The Chronic Pain Project is a small, local nonprofit organization created to make chronic pain visible through art and artwork. The chronic pain experience is captured both verbally and/or visually through sculpture, collage or any preferred visual medium. Global participants meet in regular remote art-making sessions and submit work and interviews about their experience of pain and making artwork. 

Participants in the Chronic Pain Project can come from anywhere in the world. They submit pre-existing pieces of artwork or make a special piece for exhibition with CPP. Once the piece is created, the artist is interviewed remotely. These interviews are then available on the YouTube channel and by QR code at the exhibit itself so that viewers can not only see the art, but hear directly from the artist about their experience and why they created the piece.

Spring ‘26 narrative medicine student intern will be reviewing, editing, cutting and compiling short artist statements from these interviews, of which CPP has 50+ hours of existing video. Intern will work from a template that has already been developed.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Completion of Narrative Medicine Skills Training through the Lewis & Clark College Center for Community and Global Health strongly preferred and/or experience of Narrative Medicine through Health Studies Minor coursework.

• Preference for candidates pursuing coursework in Rhetoric and Media Studies, Studio Art, and/or a Health Studies Minor. Preference for candidates who are enrolled in an Internship course in Spring ‘26.

• Experience with or interest in video editing and social media content creation in Canva is a plus! 

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College. 

• PLEASE SUBMIT A COVERLETTER and respond to the question: Why are you drawn to this role? 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create short videos(1:00-3:00 minutes) from a variety of media, including: Zoom video and audio recordings, still photos, art images, and text. Final products will be used on social media and via QR code during future exhibits. 

• Work with existing CPP templates in Canva to edit and create video assets. Make sure accurate captions are included for each video.

• Edit videos and deliver as completed throughout the Spring semester. Upload completed, reviewed, and approved videos to CPP Youtube channel and Google Drive.

• Schedule and conduct artist Interviews via Zoom. Training and question templates will be provided. 

• Other tasks as assigned, including social media content creation and newsletter support. 

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hrs week x 13 weeks for a total of 104 paid internship hours. 

• Attend in-person Portland events as they arise (and take some video for socials)! 

• Work will be primarily remote, with regular hours that work for the candidate's class schedule, ideally in several 3-4 hour blocks of time during each week.  

• Regular check-ins with both Chronic Pain Project and student supervisor at the Center for Community and Global Health to be set at times that work for all. 

RATE OF PAY:

• $16.30 per hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• Federal or LC Work-Study will be given priority, but it is not required to apply.

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

Core competencies gained through this role include:

• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

• Technology: Use digital tools and technologies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

• Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.