[Hiring] Narrative Medicine Internship: Chronic Pain Project Fall '26 @Lewis & Clark College

Role Description

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.

Fall ‘26 intern will have a main goal of organizing and co-curating a show at the Watzek Library on the Lewis and Clark campus showcasing healthcare provider artwork alongside patient artwork for the first time. They may also assist with various other tasks of running the non-profit, finding exhibit spaces, and engaging with artists.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates pursuing coursework in the Health Studies Minor and enrolled in a Fall ‘26 Internship course for credit towards their HSM.
• Preference for candidates who have a Fine Arts practice or are taking Art coursework at LC.
• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

Requirements

• Co-curate, plan and deliver a Chronic Pain Project gallery wall in the LC Watzek Library during the Fall ‘26 semester, proposed dates October 5-November 5, 2026.
• Create marketing materials (IG) and marketing flyers for the show.
• Plan a small opening event.
• Conceive of an audience reflection and reaction component for the gallery wall.
• Work with existing CPP interview materials to edit and share guidance for artists and healthcare providers to complete an independent Q&A.
• Collaborate with CPP board members and volunteers to develop artist engagement programs and initiatives.
• Learn and work within ArtWorkArchive, a gallery and collection management software.
• Other tasks as assigned, including social media content creation and newsletter support.

Benefits

• 8 hrs week x 12 weeks for a total of 92 paid internship hours.
• 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.
• Available when possible for in-person workshop support and tabling events as they arise.
• Rate of pay: $16.80 / hour Portland Metro Area minimum wage.
• Federal or LC Work-Study will be given priority, but it is not required to apply.

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

• 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.