Summer 2021 Civic Education Curriculum Intern - VIP
This internship is offered through the Virtual Internship Program (VIP) at Columbia University. This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. This includes attending a Pre-program training, mid-semester check-in, and end-of-program reflection session as well as completion of a reflection project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help students learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help students prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. All students must be currently enrolled. Positions in this program offer a stipend for the summer internship. To learn more about the Virtual Internship Program (VIP), go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/virtual-internship-program-vip.
The iCivics Curriculum Team seeks a bright and enthusiastic intern to prepare for and support teaching for the upcoming school year. This internship runs from the summer through the fall semester. You will gain skills in educational pedagogy, graphic design, research, and systems management as you help create and edit new and existing resources. Intimate knowledge of or interest in learning how Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian, and Black histories—as well as the narratives of other traditionally underrepresented groups—intersect with American government and history is a plus but not required.
Some of the tasks you will be responsible for include:
- Engage with a dynamic team of curriculum writers in the planning and design of resources to advance racial equity and inclusion in the field of civics
- Brainstorm and research curricular innovations and resources in development
- Assist with routine updates to curriculum
- Review and create layouts for upcoming lesson plans and student activities
- Respond to email requests for access to resources and technical help
- Other tasks as assigned
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for civics, K-12 education, equity, writing, or another related field
- Be able to dedicate 15-20 hours/weekly to iCivics curriculum efforts via a virtual setting
- Be self-driven, responsible, and detail-oriented
- Enjoy fast-paced work environments and changing tasks
- Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred
What you will gain:
- Opportunities to work on tasks that are both high level and creative in scope
- Experience in nonprofit civic education, including lesson design
- Skills responding to and offering constructive and actionable feedback
- Practice crafting nonpartisan informational materials using various media
Applicants should send a resume and a 1-page cover letter expressing 1) how your background, interest, and experience will contribute to this position and 2) how this position will help you in your path.