Intern - Program Design Elementary & Older Youth

Think Together•Santa Ana, CA

11d•$22•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support! JOB SUMMARY: Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement. Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions. The Program Design I ntern will work with the Program Development Team, which is responsible for applying educational best practices and creating the curriculum, content, and resources utilized daily at Think Together sites across California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.
Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
Desire to work collaboratively, with an openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.
Highly passionate a bout ed ucation and wants to improve outcomes for kids thro ugh the expanded l earning space .
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing
Use of typical office equipment

Responsibilities

Support efforts to streamline, revise, and simplify curriculum content and resources utilized in Think Together programs
Work directly with Program Development team directors to review and reformat tools used across Think Together programs
Participate in Program Development team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed
Support the Program Development team as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Impact