Content Intern

Summary

Join Khan Academy's US Content team as a Content team Intern and collaborate with experienced Content Creators to develop, launch, and improve educational content in Chemistry. Under the mentorship of a seasoned professional, you will manage a project from start to finish, gaining comprehensive experience in the content creation process. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Khan Academy's mission of providing free, world-class education while learning about content creation in an edtech environment. You will also participate in an intern learning community and explore integrating AI-powered tutoring into the content. The internship culminates in a presentation showcasing your project. This 8-week full-time remote internship is ideal for those passionate about education and seeking a career in edtech.

Requirements

• Possess passion for education and instructional design
• Be motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.”
• Possess deep knowledge and expertise in Chemistry
• Have 2+ years of experience teaching Chemistry at the K-12 or university level
• Be able to harness creativity, empathy, and pragmatism to design learning experiences that are standards-aligned and lead to positive learning outcomes
• Be committed to equity and to delivering engaging and meaningful learning experiences to all learners, particularly those in historically underrepresented groups or communities
• Possess strong execution and collaboration skills
• Be able to connect your day-to-day work to larger departmental, school, or district-wide goals while also paying close attention to details to ensure that your work is clear, concise, and error-free
• Be an adept project manager who can break a complex task into manageable pieces and track your progress towards a goal or outcome
• Stay organized even when there are multiple tasks to complete
• Be kind, collaborative, and a strong communicator
• Be able to successfully share, solicit, and act on feedback
• Be able to sum up complex ideas and communicate them to a variety of audiences
• Have proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout an organization
• Relish classroom teaching, but be curious about careers in content creation within the educational technology space, and be eager to learn more through an authentic full-time summer experience
• Be available to participate in an 8-week full-time remote internship program between the end of your 2024-25 school year and the start of your 2025-26 school year, and be available to share out your summer work at a remote event in August 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop, launch, and upgrade content on courses in your area of expertise
• Own and drive a project that gives you end-to-end experience with all aspects of Khan Academy’s content creation cycle
• Share your project through a culminating presentation at the close of the internship experience
• Learn from colleagues across the organization and learn how different teams within an educational technology organization collaborate to design and deliver world-class digital learning experiences to learners and educators
• Explore ways to integrate our AI-powered tutor, Khanmigo, into our content to provide more tailored and interactive learning experiences to students

Benefits

• Ample paid time off as needed
• Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
• An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
• The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
• Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
• 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
• Competitive base salaries
• Extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
• The rate for this internship is $50 USD / $62.50 CAN per hour
• Additional incentives are provided as part of the complete total rewards package, in addition to comprehensive medical and other benefits