Communications & Learning Content Intern
About The Position
FHI 360 is offering a paid internship for a student interested in education and workforce development. Under close supervision, the intern will perform entry-level professional duties, receive training, and gain practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit organization. The role is with FHI 360’s Institute for Work and Learning (IWL), which designs, runs, and evaluates education and employment programs. The intern will support communications and learning content development for Next Engineers, a global college-and-career readiness initiative funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation. The initiative seeks to increase the number of young people interested in engineering education and careers through classroom-based hands-on activities and a two-year out-of-school Engineering Academy for high school participants. The internship offers experience with a large global nonprofit, opportunities to shadow and learn from communications, technical, and program management professionals, and exposure to youth-centered resource development, workforce development, and college and career readiness. The position is 100% remote, with a flexible schedule based on project needs. Reliable, high-speed internet access is required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college or university in English, Communications, STEM Education, Journalism, Curriculum Development, Design, Instructional Design, or a related field, with one year of study remaining before graduation.
- Demonstrated interest in a related subject area through studies and/or work experience.
- Strong writing and copyediting skills.
- Able to communicate clearly and positively in an articulate, professional manner.
- Fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to work independently in a virtual environment, with strong time-management skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF programs such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit, and Canva.
- Reliable, high-speed internet access.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and lift 5 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish, Polish, or Kannada language skills.
- Experience with WordPress and/or Drupal.
Responsibilities
- Develop branded social media content.
- Update project learning resources, including applying new branding templates and revising content.
- Assist in writing and reviewing project content, including news and blog entries.
- Assist in developing new learning content for Next Engineers activities.
- Copyedit learning content, presentation slides, collateral materials, and other materials.
- Support global or live events as needed.
- Participate in meetings with IWL and Next Engineers teams to learn about learning and workforce development strategies and goals, learning content development, and program implementation.
- Assist with project-related administrative tasks as needed.
- Assist with website management as needed.
- Assist with other IWL communications tasks, including writing, copyediting, or design, as needed.
Benefits
- The posting notes that eligibility for benefits and paid time off, if applicable, depends on internship duration, scheduled hours, and FHI 360 policy; it does not specify particular benefits for this internship.
- FHI 360 describes a competitive benefits package, professional development, and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
