What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology (IT) Intern position at StoryCorps?
Department: Information Technology
Division: Finance & Administration
Location: Brooklyn, NY/ Hybrid schedule
Reports To: IT Field Technician
Term of Employment: June 10th 2025 - August 15th, 2025
Status: Intern
Salary: Stipend
Schedule: 35 – 40 hours/ week
THE INTERNSHIP
StoryCorps’ Information Systems & Technical Support (IT) department is a small and dedicated team who
work closely with all departments in our organization. The Information Systems & Technical Support intern
will assist Progress, our IT vendor, in basic technical support duties.
The Tech internship offers practical work experience and an introduction to Mac desktop support. This
internship will involve challenging opportunities, real technical projects, and interaction with staff. The
candidate will also get real-world experience in the operations and maintenance in advanced network
infrastructure and state-of-the-art server systems, both cloud and on-premises. This is a great opportunity
to gain hands-on experience in the computer field. This internship provides an opportunity to gain
experience with the technical operations of a mid-sized media nonprofit.
Duties And Responsibilities
About Storycorps
Founded in 2003, StoryCorps has given over 600,000 people, in all 50 states, the chance to record
interviews about their lives. The award-winning organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the
American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever
gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts,
animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast
range of American experiences, engender empathy and connection, and remind us how much more we
have in common than what divides us. StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying
voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer that has been
transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round gathering the stories of
people nationwide. Learn more at storycorps.org.
Our Commitment
We seek to recruit and develop a staff whose diversity reflects the communities we serve, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ community, and people of all ages, political beliefs, and cultures. StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories from across the country.
In-office Work
Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting. For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.
Covid Notice
All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer.
Division: Finance & Administration
Location: Brooklyn, NY/ Hybrid schedule
Reports To: IT Field Technician
Term of Employment: June 10th 2025 - August 15th, 2025
Status: Intern
Salary: Stipend
Schedule: 35 – 40 hours/ week
THE INTERNSHIP
StoryCorps’ Information Systems & Technical Support (IT) department is a small and dedicated team who
work closely with all departments in our organization. The Information Systems & Technical Support intern
will assist Progress, our IT vendor, in basic technical support duties.
The Tech internship offers practical work experience and an introduction to Mac desktop support. This
internship will involve challenging opportunities, real technical projects, and interaction with staff. The
candidate will also get real-world experience in the operations and maintenance in advanced network
infrastructure and state-of-the-art server systems, both cloud and on-premises. This is a great opportunity
to gain hands-on experience in the computer field. This internship provides an opportunity to gain
experience with the technical operations of a mid-sized media nonprofit.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Learn StoryCorps’ recording and photography hardware inside and out
- Create documentation, best-practices manuals, and training materials to be used by StoryCorps
- Conduct long-term research and capacity-building projects for the Recording and Archives
- Special projects based on the department’s needs and intern’s interests
- You are interested in oral history and the compassion that is possible through listening to others
- You’re currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-granting program
- You have excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills
- You are able to work both independently and collaboratively
- You have a strong attention to detail; you’re proactive and self-motivated
- You see the big picture, you’re able to problem-solve and multi-task
- Proficiency with computers and a basic level of proficiency in working with new technical
- Experience or interest working with recording equipment and familiarity with basic digital
About Storycorps
Founded in 2003, StoryCorps has given over 600,000 people, in all 50 states, the chance to record
interviews about their lives. The award-winning organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the
American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever
gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts,
animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast
range of American experiences, engender empathy and connection, and remind us how much more we
have in common than what divides us. StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying
voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer that has been
transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round gathering the stories of
people nationwide. Learn more at storycorps.org.
Our Commitment
We seek to recruit and develop a staff whose diversity reflects the communities we serve, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ community, and people of all ages, political beliefs, and cultures. StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories from across the country.
In-office Work
Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting. For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.
Covid Notice
All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer.
