Summer 2027 Education Programs and Outreach Intern - Undergraduate

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth! Club for the Future (Club) is Blue Origin's K-12 education nonprofit focused on inspiring and mobilizing future generations to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Club engages with external partners to host events, develops space-related online lessons for educators, enables and empowers employees to engage with students, and inspires the next generation through providing access to space. As an intern, you will play a hands-on role in shaping the educational resources, events, and systems that bring space to classrooms across the country. This internship is ideal for future educators, education-focused communicators, and tech-savvy problem-solvers who are excited to leverage tools like AI and automation to streamline processes and scale the impact of a small but mighty nonprofit team. During your internship, you can expect to: Gain hands-on, real-world experience in education program development and nonprofit operations. Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers, including educators and program leads. Participate in events to learn about other parts of Blue Origin. Help us to inspire the next generation!

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and have at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
Studying education, curriculum & instruction, communications, hospitality, nonprofit management, or a related field. Education majors and future educators strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience in one or more of the following: classroom instruction or tutoring, curriculum or lesson development, social media/outreach, event coordination, or project management.
Comfort with data entry, spreadsheets, and basic reporting; interest in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, automation platforms) to streamline work.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships and navigate diverse stakeholder needs.
Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure, fast-paced situations.
Valid driver's license.
Readiness to travel up to 25% of the time for educator conferences, events, and tours.

Responsibilities

Develop K-12 educational content: Assist in creating standards-aligned lesson plans, activity guides, and classroom resources for educators, with a focus on space, STEAM, and career exploration.
Support educator engagement: Help plan and staff educator-focused events such as teacher conferences (e.g., NSTA), professional development workshops, and facility tours for educators.
Create resources for students and teachers: Contribute to the design and production of student-facing materials, digital resources, and take-home activities.
Manage the volunteer program: Coordinate Blue Origin employee volunteers who support Club events and classroom engagements, including recruitment, scheduling, training, and recognition.
Leverage AI to improve systems: Explore and implement AI-driven tools to automate workflows such as event registration, volunteer matching, resource tagging, and communications — helping the team scale its impact.
Collect and analyze data: Support evaluation efforts by gathering, cleaning, and reporting on program data (e.g., event attendance, educator feedback, resource engagement) to inform program improvements and stakeholder reporting.
Coordinate events with minimal oversight: Own logistics for assigned events, including vendor coordination, materials prep, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders: Draft emails, social media posts, and educator communications; respond to inquiries from teachers, partners, and volunteers.
Collaborate across teams: Partner with Blue Origin and Club for the Future departments on shared projects and initiatives.
Bring ideas and initiative: Share your own perspectives — especially from your experience as an education student — to help improve our programs.