Children's Creative Storytelling Internship

Children's Creative Storytelling for Social Impact
Remote Internship Program Overview

Program Description
A flexible 12-week remote internship focused on creating children's stories (ages 3-9) that inspire positive social action and community engagement. Interns work virtually to craft age-appropriate narratives that empower young readers to make a difference in their local communities.

Learning Objectives
- Master age-appropriate storytelling techniques for different developmental stages
- Develop skills in creating engaging, inclusive narratives
- Learn to incorporate social impact themes in accessible ways
- Understand community needs and translate them into stories
- Gain practical experience in story creation and virtual presentation

Core Responsibilities
1. Story Development
  - Research community issues suitable for young audiences
  - Create original stories featuring diverse characters and situations
  - Develop accompanying illustrations or visual concepts
  - Craft interactive elements that encourage reader participation

2. Virtual Community Engagement
  - Conduct virtual interviews with community leaders
  - Participate in online reading sessions with schools and libraries
  - Gather digital feedback from teachers and parents
  - Engage in virtual community events

3. Story Testing and Refinement
  - Conduct virtual story readings
  - Collect and incorporate online feedback
  - Adapt stories based on audience response
  - Document best practices and learning outcomes

Flexible Schedule Structure
- 15-20 hours per week
- Self-paced work schedule
- Core availability hours: Choose 2 blocks of 2-hours each week for meetings and presentations
- Flexible deadlines with weekly progress check-ins
- Project-based milestones rather than strict daily schedules

Program Timeline
Week 1-3: Foundation (Flexible Completion)
- Virtual orientation and program overview
- Online workshops on children's literature
- Digital community needs assessment
- Virtual storytelling techniques training

Week 4-6: Story Creation (Self-Paced)
- Independent character development
- Online collaboration for plot structure
- Virtual feedback sessions
- First draft development

Week 7-9: Testing and Feedback (Scheduled Events)
- Virtual story readings
- Online workshops
- Digital feedback collection
- Remote story revision

Week 10-12: Final Project (Deadline-Oriented)
- Digital portfolio completion
- Virtual community presentation
- Impact documentation
- Final reflection

Required Skills
- Strong creative writing abilities
- Digital literacy and comfort with virtual collaboration
- Understanding of social issues
- Excellent written and virtual communication skills
- Self-motivation and time management

Desired Qualities
- Passion for community service
- Creativity and imagination
- Independence and self-direction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Virtual team collaboration skills

Enhanced Benefits Package
1. Professional Development
  - Personalized letter of recommendation from the founder
  - Digital portfolio development
  - LinkedIn endorsement
  - Professional networking opportunities

2. Flexible Work Environment
  - Work from anywhere
  - Set your own schedule
  - Choose your core availability hours
  - Balance work with other commitments

3. Career Support
  - Monthly career coaching sessions
  - Resume building workshop
  - Publishing industry insights
  - Professional development workshops

Virtual Mentorship and Support
- Weekly video check-ins with program supervisor
- Monthly virtual workshops with professional children's authors
- Online resource library access
- Digital networking events
- 24/7 access to program materials

Digital Tools Provided
- Premium Zoom account
- Project management software access
- Digital storytelling tools
- Cloud storage for materials
- Virtual collaboration platforms

Remote Work Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer with video capability
- Quiet space for virtual meetings
- Basic digital tools (word processor, PDF reader)
- Email and messaging availability

Deliverables
1. Digital portfolio of 3-5 original stories
2. Virtual community impact report
3. Online documentation of story development
4. Recorded presentation of works
5. Digital reflection journal

Application Process
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com 
1. Submit resume and cover letter electronically
2. Provide digital writing sample
3. Virtual interview
4. Online reference check
5. Final selection

Impact Measurement
- Number of children reached virtually
- Online feedback metrics
- Digital engagement statistics
- Virtual program effectiveness
- Story impact assessment

Program Resources
- Digital writing tools and templates
- Virtual children's literature database
- Online community contact directory
- Digital recording and editing tools
- Cloud-based workspace