What is Madison Micro?
The Madison Micros Program is meant to provide current James Madison University students the ability to gain valuable career-related experience though smaller scale individual projects, sometimes referred to as Project-Based Experiential Learning or Micro-Internships. This program aims to help students explore the world of work and gain experience for future internship, job, or graduate school applications. Below you will find program details, examples of project ideas, and how to participate.
Students:
How to Apply to a Micro Internship Handout
How to Apply to Madison Micro’s
Step 1: Log into Handshake (link: Handshake)
Step 2: Select the jobs tab on the left navigation
Step 3: Once under the jobs tab, select the JMU Collections filter and choose Madison Micros
Step 4: From the Madison Micros collection, you will be able to see all eligible positions.
Please only apply for 3-5 positions. There is limited availability so, please only apply for positions where you meet the preferred qualifications/required technology access/knowledge and believe that the position could benefit your professional development.
What to Look For:
Within the posting you will find the anticipated # of hours for the project, compensation, location/format, skills to be gained, and skills needed.
Example Posting:
Employer review begins March 23rd and outreach to students for selection will begin April 1st. For any questions in the mean time please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu.
Madison Micro Internship Opportunities:
| Company Name | Project Title | Modality |
|---|---|---|
| Art Hive LLC | Festival Evaluation & Organizational Development | Hybrid - Staunton, VA |
| Augusta Harvest Market | Market Engagement & Digital Media | Hybrid - Weyers Cave, VA |
| Augusta Harvest Market | Data Management Analysis | Hybrid - Weyers Cave, VA |
| Fairfax County and Neighborhood and Community Services | Camper Wellness & Documentation Support | In-Person – Fairfax, VA |
| Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation Services | Transportation Coordination Communications | In-Person – Fairfax, VA |
| Fairfield Center | Data Analysis & Strategic Insights | Hybrid – Harrisonburg, VA |
| First Tee Shenandoah Valley | Curriculum Organization & Design | Hybrid – Harrisonburg, VA |
| Front Royal Cardinals Baseball | Website & E-Commerce Support | Remote |
| JMU Claude Moore Precious Time | Family Outreach and Record Management | Remote |
| Jon Henry General Store | Creative Media & Photography | Hybrid – New Market, VA |
| New Directions Center, Inc. | Corporate Relations & Strategic Planning | Remote |
| New Directions Center, Inc. | Toolkit Marketing Strategy | Remote |
| New Directions Center, Inc. | Therapeutic Curriculum & Activities Design | Remote |
| Paws & Kisses Pet-Care | Financial Planning | Remote |
| Paws & Kisses Pet-Care | Business Planning & Grant Research | Remote |
| Paws & Kisses Pet-Care | Hybrid – Harrisonburg, VA | |
| Roots of Resiliency | Social Media & Community Outreach | Remote |
| Roots of Resiliency | Program Data Compilation & Database Development | Remote |
| Shenandoah Chapter of the Native Plants Society | Marketing Assistant | Hybrid – Broadway, VA |
| Shenandoah Valley Reserve | Social Media Content Creator & Community Manager | Hybrid – New Market, VA |
| Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center | Business Research & Financial Analysis | In-Person – Harrisonburg, VA |
| Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center | Archival Organization & Digital Preservation | In-Person – Harrisonburg, VA |
| Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center | Client Success Story Writing & Communications |
Hybrid – Harrisonburg, VA |
| Stuart Hall School | HR Analytics & Dashboard Development | Hybrid – Staunton, VA |
| Swover Creek Farms and Brewery | Website Evaluation and Enhancement | Hybrid – Edinburg, VA |
| Swover Creek Farms and Brewery | Brand Logo & Label Design | Hybrid – Edinburg, VA |
| The Frazier Quarry | Social Media Strategy & Content Development |
Remote |
| Vijana Africa | Strategic Outreach | Remote |
| Vijana Africa | International Conflict Brief | Remote |
| Vijana Africa | Community Outreach | Remote |
| Vijana Africa | Campaign Marketing | Remote |
| Vijana Africa | Grant and Partnership Development | Remote |
Expectations:
Employers:
Employer Project Host Resource Guide
Please review the Employer Guide for project ideas and what is needed for a project submission for the Madison Micros program.
If you have any questions, please email Emma Gibbons at gibbonek@jmu.edu.
Internships will post for student application on February 25th. In late March employers will have about 1 week to review applications sent to them by our team and rank your top candidates and return them to us. We will assist in matching interns with opportunities to minimize the number of calls project hosts need to make if a student a top candidate for multiple opportunities.
