Goucher Micro-Internships

Goucher Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects, which are completed remotely. These projects will be hosted and mentored by Goucher alumnae/i and are just for Goucher students.

These project-based micro-internships offer students an opportunity to gain career-related work experience to demonstrate skills and explore career options, as well as build their professional network. Students completing micro-Internships will receive micro-awards of $500 for a 40-hour project and $312.50 for a 25-hour project as funding permits. The Career Education Office is thankful to our generous donors who make this funding possible.

Goucher Micro-internships are part of the Internship Accelerator, a program to offer every Goucher student transformative learning experiences by providing a structured, scaffolded approach to internships. The target of this program will be Goucher sophomores seeking introductory professional experience.

The Micro-Internships program is a joint effort between the Office of Alumnae/i Affairs and the Career Education Office and is powered via the Parker Dewey platform.

Timeline

October 15, 2021: Deadline for host to submit projects via Parker Dewey (intern not guaranteed)
November 1, 2021: Deadline for students to apply (micro-internship not guaranteed). Hosts may begin hiring/selection process via Parker Dewey
December 1, 2021: Deadline for hosts to select intern(s) and indicate selection in Parker Dewey
Winter Break 2022: Host and student connect, and student starts Goucher Micro-internship
January 28, 2022: Deadline for students to complete Micro-Internship projects and hosts to notify Parker Dewey of completion

Alumnae/I Hosts

Alumni: Post your Goucher Micro-Internship with Parker Dewey!

Previous Goucher Micro-Internships projects include:

Research to find institutional and individual funding sources for an arts non-profit
Develop strategy to grow social media following of a small business
Provide administrative support to virtual volunteering event for a community service organization
Assist with basic candidate review and schedule interviews for a higher education institution
Develop list of resources and information to support families for a health care system

Think outside the box - REMOTE projects could also be:

A book/article/newsletter you’re writing that you need edited
Market research or graphic design
Data that needs to be analyzed
Use the project ideas offered by Parker Dewey

Goucher students are talented with a range of skills and are eager to gain experience. Please consider any short-term REMOTE projects needed by any organization with which you’re affiliated.

How does it work?
Due to the generosity of donors, the Career Education Office is offering a $500 micro-grant to each student who completes a 40-hour remote project and $312.50 for a 25-hour project. Please note that the number of projects within the scope of Goucher Micro-Internships is limited by available funding.

Post your Goucher Micro-Internship on Parker Dewey.

If you’re able to provide a project beyond the scope of the Goucher Micro-Internships grant, please visit our Employer page.

Please see this handout for tips on supporting a virtual micro-intern.

Please email Amy Eddy at amy.eddy@goucher.edu with any questions about the program. If questions about Parker Dewey, please contact goucher@parkerdewey.com.

Student Information

Apply for micro-internships through Parker-Dewey

What: Goucher Micro-internships, short-term, paid, professional projects completed remotely
Why: Gain career-related experience, develop skills, learn career knowledge, and grow professional network
Who: Be mentored by alumnae/i who are hosting projects just for Goucher students
When: Projects completed during Winter Break – January 3-28, 2022
How Much: Earn $500 for a 40-hour project or $312.50 for a 25-hour project
Where: Apply on our posting site powered by Parker Dewey (coming soon!)
What it is NOT: Micro-internships do not meet the requirements for academic credit and therefore will not meet any academic requirements.

Eligibility:

Must be able to complete a 40- or 25-hour project during Winter Break – January 2022
- Be thoughtful about your time and only apply to those projects you are sure you can complete during Winter Break
Must be a current student at Goucher
- Priority given to Sophomores (Class of 2024)
Projects completed through Parker Dewey are only available to U.S. citizens, noncitizens with unrestricted work authorization or international students in F-1 status with approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Questions? Contact karen.sykes@goucher.edu

Apply for micro-internships through Parker-Dewey in 3 easy steps:

Create a profile here: https://info.parkerdewey.com/goucher. Be sure to add Goucher on the Education tab and upload a resume to your profile.
Look at the “Featured Projects” to find micro-internships just for Goucher students
Apply to as many as you’d like by November 1st

Process is closed for January 2022.

Please email career@goucher.edu with any questions about the program. If questions about Parker Dewey, please contact goucher@parkerdewey.com.