Education Intern

Position Title: Education Intern 

Department: Education, Early Learning Team

Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-40 hours), Non-Exempt 

Reports to: Director, Early Learning Partnerships    

Location: Los Angeles (Remote)

Compensation: $17.50/hour

WORK WITH PURPOSE! 

Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC) is looking for an organized and highly driven creative student for our summer internship. If you are looking to spend your summer coordinating various educational projects and events with our Early Learning team that have a positive impact with communities and families, then send your cover letter and resume today! 

ABOUT PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (PMGSC) 

Public Media Group of Southern California (KCET, PBS SoCal and LINK TV) tell stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. Our content channels –KCET and PBS SoCal– are available for free on internet-connected screens and seven local broadcast channels. LINK TV can be accessed through national satellite channels. 

A donor-supported community institution, PMGSC sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Education Department at Public Media Group of Southern California (PBS SoCal | KCET) seeks an intern to join our Early Learning Team. This role will focus on developing new resources related to our programming and initiatives for families and children ages 2-8, with a specific focus on developing digital materials and planning family events. This internship is remote with occasional in-person team meetings. 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the early learning landscape by researching existing programming and initiatives
• Review internal curricula and guiding frameworks  
• Develop new materials that build on existing curricula and frameworks  
• Create project briefs; work with multiple departments, including Digital, Creative Services, and Marketing, to see a project from start to finish 
• Edit and refine materials as needed
• Shadow Early Learning team members in workshops and cross-functional meetings 
• Assist with coordination of Summer projects and initiatives, including Zooms, webinars, events, data entry, materials, etc.
• Attend team meeting when possible and schedule allows 

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or families
• Knowledge of early childhood development not necessary but preferred 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate short and long-term projects 
• Self-directed and able to take initiative 
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is also required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily a general office or home setting.  However, the position may require off-site travel as necessary. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or part.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMGSC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.