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Join Think Together as an Intern in Program Design focusing on educational content for youth programs. The position offers mentorship and hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities: Support curriculum development, streamline educational tools, and participate in departmental meetings while gaining insights into expanded learning programs.

Skills: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset; proficiency with remote tools like Microsoft 365 and Zoom.

Qualifications: Current college student (junior/senior) with a passion for education and community service, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Location: This is a hybrid role with both remote and in-office work at Think Together's headquarters in Santa Ana, CA, requiring some local travel.

Compensation: $22 - $22 / Hourly

Overview

Intern - Program Design Elementary & Older YouthHourly Pay $22.00Founded 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 Intern 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. 

Description of Tasks 

• 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. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Gain foundational knowledge of the expanded learning space and understand its potential to impact outcomes for K-12 students.  
• Understand different lesson plan models and other learning tools appropriate for expanded learning and enrichment spaces. 
• Learn how to create and update different program materials to fit Think Together’s current program model. 
• Work collaboratively with a team. 

Training  

• General employer orientation, which may include safety trainings. 
• Weekly scheduled one-on-one mentor meetings. 
• Staff speaker series and professional development sessions.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND 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 about education and wants to improve outcomes for kids through the expanded learning space. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

COMPUTER 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise) • Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment) • Computer Screen visual in performance of role • Lift up to 10 pounds • Travel up to 10%

Hours/Location  

• Start date: June 2025 
• End date: 10-12 weeks from start date or in alignment with college or university requirements  
• 15-25 hours per week  
• Hybrid role, working both remotely and in-office at Think Together’s Santa Ana headquarters, with some local travel for school site events or activities and monthly meeitng with the entire team in office monthly

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.