Communications & Learning Content Intern

Communications & Learning Content Intern

Overview:

FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in growing their skills within the education and workforce development sector. Under close supervision, an Intern will perform entry level professional duties which will provide the opportunity for professional training in various functional areas throughout the organization. Internship assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit development organization.

At FHI 360’s Institute for Work and Learning (IWL), we believe that access to quality education and fulfilling work empowers people to reach their highest potential. IWL designs, runs, and evaluates programs focused on education and employment to help people find fulfilling careers, contribute to their communities, and live successful lives. For more than fifty years, our work has created economic opportunity, stronger communities, and brighter futures for people around the world.

This internship will support Next Engineers, a global college-and-career readiness initiative funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation. Next Engineers aims to increase the number of young people interested in pursuing engineering education and careers. Next Engineers: Engineering Discovery brings hands-on engineering design activities into the classroom, while Engineering Academy provides an intensive 2-year out-of-school experience that teaches high school participants to think and act like engineers.

Under IWL’s supervision, the Intern will assist in project communications and learning content development for Next Engineers. This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs. 

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful communications, technical, and program management professionals working in the Education and Workforce Development fields
• Training and engagement opportunities related to youth-centered resource development, resource maintenance, workforce development, and college & career readiness
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team addressing global education and workforce challenges
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Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:

The intern may contribute to various department and project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways:

• Develop social media content, applying appropriate branding
• Update learning resources for projects, including new branding templates and revising content
• Assist in writing and reviewing project content, including News/blog entries
• Assist in developing new learning content for Next Engineers activities
• Copyedit learning content, presentation slides, collateral materials, etc.
• Support any 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 communication tasks such as writing, copyediting, or design as needed

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program at a college or university in English, Communications, STEM Education, Journalism, Curriculum Development, Design, Instructional Design, or related field one year of graduation date
• Demonstrated interest in related subject area through studies and/or work experience
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Strong writing and copyediting skills
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to work independently in a virtual environment; strong time-management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF programs such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit, and Canva
• Spanish, Polish, or Kannada language skills are a plus
• Experience with WordPress and/or Drupal a plus 

Typical Physical Demands:

• Remote office environment
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5 lbs. 

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer
• Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook e-mail
• Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, social media platforms
• Foxit PDF or Adobe Acrobat 

Travel Requirements:

• 0% 

Other Requirements:

• This position is 100% remote.
• Interns must have reliable, high-speed internet access.

The expected U.S.-based hourly pay range for this internship is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that may vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 considers multiple factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s education, relevant coursework, skills, prior internship or work experience, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Compensation is only one component of the internship experience. Eligibility for benefits and paid time off, if applicable, is determined based on internship duration, scheduled hours, and FHI 360 policy.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $18 - $30 USD Annual

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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