Early Learning Intern

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

• • • • • Position Title: Early Learning Intern
Department: Education, Early Learning Team

Supervisor: Early Learning Coordinator

Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-39 hours), Non-Exempt

Duration: January 27, 2025 – April 18, 2025

Location: Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid Remote)

Compensation: $18.00/ hourly

Work With a Purpose!

PBS SoCal is looking for an organized and highly driven creative candidate for our Spring Internship. If you are looking to spend your Spring coordinating various educational projects and events with our Early Learning team that have a positive impact with communities and families, then send your cover letter and resume today!

About PBS SoCal

PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. PBS SoCal content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens and six local broadcast channels .

A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview

The Education Department at PBS SoCal seeks an intern to join our Early Learning Team. This role will focus on developing new resources related to our programming and initiatives for families and children ages 2-8, with a specific focus on facilitating curriculum projects and initiatives, including but not limited to researching and reviewing learning standards and trajectories in social emotional learning and supporting development of digital and non-digital learning experiences. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional travel required to our Burbank and/or Costa Mesa offices and community partner sites across Los Angeles and Orange County.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of PBS SoCal’s educational programming and initiatives for families and children
• Conduct reviews of internal curricula and educational frameworks
• Actively engage families and children through program activities and digital media
• Provide support to the Early Learning team during workshops and community outreach events
• Prepare and distribute workshop materials to community partners and families
• Participate in team meetings as scheduling permits
• Foster a safe and interactive environment during educational workshops and events
• Undertake additional duties and special projects - as needed

Qualifications:
• Experience working with children and/or families
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of taking the initiative on new projects
• Enthusiastic and open to embracing new projects and ideas
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred
• Familiarity with early childhood development is advantageous but not required

Requirements:
• At least 18 years of age
• Available for a minimum of 20, but no more than 40 hours per week
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation for travel to in-person meetings and events
• Successful completion of DMV Pull Notice and Live Scan

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily in a telecommuting setting. However, the position may require off-site travel as necessary. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or part. (Please see the telecommuting policy and telecommuting agreement for additional information concerning telecommuting terms and work environment.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.