Fast Facts
The Humanities Education Intern will assist in the development of K-12 instructional materials within a hybrid work environment, gaining hands-on editorial experience while contributing to various projects.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include correlating instructional content to state standards, reviewing digital texts, developing metadata, and participating in content development meetings and tasks.
Skills: Required skills include proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat, strong organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and an eagerness to learn new software applications.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include being a current undergraduate student majoring in Education, History, or Publishing, and an ability to commit to a full-time summer internship (40 hours/week).
Location: Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $20 per hour.
As an Editorial Intern for our Humanities content development team, you will use your educational background, in combination with on-the-job training, in the development process for innovative instructional materials for use in K-12 schools. The Intern will have manageable assignments on various Humanities programs to experience a variety of editorial tasks and contribute meaningfully to the development of K-12 educational materials.
Responsibilities:
- Correlate instructional content to state standards
- Review digital reading texts and develop metadata
- Review manuscript from a vendor for quality, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines
- Participate in the development of content and assembly documents for digital shared content objects (SCOs)
- Review SCOs for quality and accuracy; follow Savvas Learning process for documenting defects
- Participate in the development of pagination logs
- Actively participate in meetings and informational presentations about the educational publishing process
What We Are Looking For:
- You are a current student enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university, graduating after August 2026, studying Education, History, or Publishing
- You can commit to a full-time role (40 hours per week) for eight weeks out of the summer
- You’re enthusiastic about working in a hybrid environment, onsite a minimum of two days per week in our Northbrook, IL office
- You’re proficient in software used during the product development process, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- You’re organized and manage time well
- You have an aptitude and desire to learn new software applications
- You’re a great communicator, verbally and in writing
- You can multitask and set priorities, and you complete assigned tasks on schedule with the required level of quality
- You’re open to using constructive feedback to refine your skills, and you’re open to working collaboratively on a team
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; our internship opportunities are not eligible for sponsorship
