About the role#
Austin PBS is seeking an Education Intern to support the Education team in building awareness and engagement for PBS educational resources. This role focuses on supporting youth ages 2 to 18 by connecting with educators, parents, and caregivers. You will gain hands-on experience in community outreach, data analytics, and educational programming while contributing to local events.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and maintain electronic devices, primarily tablets, for educational use.
- Maintain working links on Austin PBS Preschool Resource Guides and curriculum documents.
- Analyze pre/post assessment data collected from Austin PBS workshops.
- Promote educational resources and the Educator Newsletter to current and prospective teachers.
- Reach out to community agencies and pediatric medical facilities to build awareness of PBS KIDS media.
- Assist the Education team at internal and external events, which may include occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Prepare metadata for educational videos.
- Maintain inventory of education supplies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
- Availability for a minimum of 13 weeks.
- Proficiency in social media.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Majors in Communications, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or Graphic Design are preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 7, 2026 to December 11, 2026).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
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