Educational Programming Intern
826DC Educational Programming Internship - Summer 2026
Position Title: Educational Programming Intern
Reports To: Senior Operations Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time/Temporary, 10 hours/week, Hybrid
Internship Dates: June 16th to August 7th (flexible)
Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis until May 29th.
Number of Positions: 2
Our Educational Programming Interns support all aspects of on- and off-site programs. Interns will support high school students with their college essays and support with additional 826DC projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support the our college essay programming
- Adhere to 826DC’s approach to working with and supporting students of all ages through positive youth development and experiential learning; support students who participate in 826DC programming with positive reinforcement, positive engagement and redirection
- Support writing workshops that develop student writing skills, including students with learning differences, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from diverse backgrounds
- Participate in required local travel to programming locations, including travel by Metro (train/bus), personal vehicle, and/or walking distances of up to 1 mile
- Support the research and development of programming lesson plans and curriculum
- Support the copyediting, proofreading, and production process for students’ college application personal statements, chapbook and in-school publishing projects, as needed
- Support research and development of programming, project sustainability and resource documents
- Support execution of 826DC’s strategic planning and programmatic growth goals
- Support 826DC’s program design through accurate collection and input of student involvement data
- Support 826DC external events and initiatives
- Write appropriate and relevant content for 826DC’s blog and website, as requested
- Under direction of the staff, reach out to families, schools, teachers, and community organizations about our programming via direct outreach, phone, and email
- Respond to and complete in a timely manner all emails and assigned projects/tasks
Expectations
- Work independently to meet deadlines while also maintaining flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and situations
- Lead program activities and lessons, when appropriate
- Take direction from others and offer their own ideas and recommendations
- Ask for help, support, and resources when needed, and speak up when deadlines may not be met
- Able to work with a diverse group of people and students
Qualifications
- Interest in writing, the arts, education, nonprofits, youth development, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with young people, either in a formal or informal setting (teaching, summer camp, workshops, tutoring, mentoring, babysitting)
- Though not required, Spanish or other language skills are a huge plus
- Aligned with DC City Government guidance, 826DC requires proof of vaccination for all interns, staff and volunteers
Compensation
Interns will receive a one-time flat stipend of $1,000, for working 10 hours per week, at the end of their internship. Interns also get a staff discount of 25% at Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co.
If you are applying through an off-campus Federal Work Study partnership with American University, Howard University, or Montgomery College, you will be paid at the rate aligned with your university policy.
Application
Please complete this brief form for consideration. In your cover letter, tell us which semester you’re applying for, discuss why you want to work with 826DC and what about your past experiences makes you a good fit for this position.
Interns of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 826DC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourages persons of color, women, LGPTQIA persons, and persons with disabilities to apply for this position.