About the role#
The Learning & Engagement Intern supports department activities by helping prepare, organize, and run community and educational events. You will work on both on-site and off-site projects. This role involves a mix of administrative support, research, and content preparation. You will gain experience by working with staff on project implementation and attending committee meetings.
What you'll do#
- Assist staff at internal and external community events.
- Prepare BTPM PBS content for PBS LearningMedia.
- Conduct database and online research for current and new projects.
- Help create and develop educational materials.
- Manage the digital and print distribution of educational resources.
- Attend meetings for the community advisory board, educational services committee, and young adult advisory committee.
- Handle general administrative tasks and various ad hoc projects.
What you'll need#
- You must be an undergraduate or graduate student in education, media, communications, English, anthropology, sociology, or a related field.
- You must be eligible to receive college or university course credit for this internship, and documentation is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort speaking with the general public and school educators.
- Experience with Microsoft Office or similar computer programs.
- A detail-oriented, creative, and team-focused approach.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid, with a blend of remote and in-office work.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for academic credit.
About Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is a nonprofit broadcast media organization based in Buffalo, New York. The company operates two television stations and two radio stations that serve Western New York and Southern Ontario. It produces original documentaries for both local and national audiences. With 121 employees, the organization focuses on educational and cultural programming.
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