American Museum of the House Cat—Jackson County museum containing a one-of-a-kind educational, historical, multimedia
art collection
Appalachian Women’s Museum—organization focusing on the stories of the women of Southern Appalachia. Based in
Sylva/Dillsboro
Balsam Mountain Trust—organization seeking to promote education about and stewardship of the natural and
cultural resources of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains
The Borgen Project—a global charity that advances policies and programs that have major impacts for
people impacted by war, famine, and poverty
Center for Domestic Peace—non-profit providing support to victims of interpersonal violence in Jackson County,
NC
Circles of Hope Jackson County—organization provides short-and long-term support to local families to enable them
to become self-sufficient
City Lights—local independent bookstore located in downtown Sylva
Cornbread and Roses—a safe space for LGBTQ+ community in Jackson County to receive resources, counseling,
and support
Cullowhee Community Garden—under the supervision of the Jackson County Department of Public Health, gardeners
donate half of their produce from this organic garden to help with food insecurity
in the county
Foxfire—museum and heritage center in Mountain City, GA, dedicated to mountain history and
culture
Friends of Panthertown—nonprofit dedicated to protecting and maintaining Panthertown Valley near Cashiers,
NC
Full Spectrum Farms—non-profit based in Cullowhee that provides a variety of programs for those with
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Western North Carolina communities
Story Parlor—multi-disciplinary community space in Asheville with the goal of promoting change
through storytelling
Sylva Community Garden—individual plots maintained by gardeners who donate half of their produce to low-income
people in Jackson County
Sylva Pride—organization dedicated to support and celebration of LGBTQ+ community throughout
western NC
United Christian Ministries—nondenominational organization offers a food pantry and other assistance for Jackson
County residents
Vecinos—organization promoting healthcare services for underserved communities in Western
North Carolina
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries—nondenominational organization providing resources and support for homeless, poor
and addicted populations of Western North Carolina based in Asheville
Legal Aid Smoky Mountain—legal offices in Sylva and Murphy that provide North Carolinians with legal help
who cannot afford an attorney
Pisgah Legal Services—large organization that provides free civil legal aid to those in poverty and serves
the most vulnerable people in the communities of Western North Carolina in areas such
as housing, safety from abuse, health care, and income
Raymond Large Law PLLC—local attorney who provides a variety of legal services located in Sylva
Stacey Adams—local attorney who works with disadvantaged populations
Blair—nonprofit press based in Durham, NC, focusing on works neglected by mainstream publishers
with remote opportunities
bookjobs.com—website containing many publishing-related internship opportunities that are sponsored
by the Association of American Publishers (AAP)
Gold Leaf Literary Services—business based in Asheville that provides publicity services, book marketing, and
author assistance
Hub City Press—located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, an independent literary press promoting authors
from the American South outside of the commercial publishing landscape
The Laurel of Asheville—publication with a focus on the arts and cultures of mountain communities with remote
opportunities
Mountain Xpress—news and other information about western North Carolina
Our State—publication focusing on people, culture, arts, history, crafts, and food of North
Carolina
Penguin—large publishing company offering paid, remote internship opportunities to learn
about book publishing in different categories
Red Hen Press—provides a number of internships in categories from marketing to editorial to book
production
Golden Leaf Foundation—distributes funding from cigarette manufacturers to increase leadership and economic
opportunity in North Carolina’s rural communities
NC State Parks—work in a variety of roles in the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.
AVLFilm—organization promoting the filmmaking community around Asheville, NC
Calliope Stage—local theater with a strong story-telling, community focus hosting a variety of innovative
events
Haywood Repertory Theater (HART)—located in Waynesville, a non-profit, semi-professional community theater hosting
a Main Season and a variety of other events promoting the theater arts
Bardo Arts Center—Fine Arts center including a museum and performance hall on WCU campus University
communications and marketing
Homebase—a collaboration between Baptist Children’s Homes and WCU that provides resources
for all students seeking financial or other kinds of support, including a food pantry,
clothes closet, and laundry facilities
Hunter Library—internships in various departments of the library, including circulation and special
collections, sometimes paid
Orientation—new student orientation internship in office of Undergraduate Admissions
WCU Development/Advancement/Engagement—develops relationships with alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations
with the goal of raising funds to support mission of WCU
Blue Ridge Public Radio—news and cultural content containing global and national information but also a strong
focus on local/community content from western North Carolina