AIR is currently seeking Interns to join our Learning Supports team part-time during our 2024 Summer Internship Program. AIR's 2024 Summer Internship Program is designed to identify, attract, and hire the best collegiate talent that will drive creativity and innovation while enabling the organization to create a diverse and skilled talent pool. AIR's paid summer program provides Interns with various learning and networking opportunities that enhance their skillset and build lasting professional connections.

The Learning Supports program area provides research and technical assistance to federal, state, and local clients, primarily focusing on the supports children need to be ready to learn in the K-12 education system. Our Learning Supports program area uses a proactive and preventative framework to support these content areas:

Early childhood
• English learners
• Multi-tiered system of support
• Special education

Our Learning Supports team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place through education.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Supporting the scheduling, hosting, and archiving of webinars
• Developing and editing text and resources for websites
• Documenting meetings and/or editing transcripts of recordings
• Supporting accessibility of resources
• Developing and editing infographics
• Coordinating and conducting data entry
• Assembling and coordinating mailings and other communications
• Communicating with internal and external colleagues and clients

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Must be a current student (for the duration of the internship) enrolled a bachelor's degree program within Social Sciences (e.g., Psychology, Sociology), Education, Communications/Marketing/Journalism, or a related field

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective communicator that can work with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivator eager to learn on the job

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

This position offers $22.00 per hour. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the organization and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the salary for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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