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