Education Intern

Job Title: Education Intern 
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA: Temporary Intern
Remote, Semi-Remote, Onsite: Hybrid (combination of remote work, committee meetings, and occasional in-person meetings) 

Background

District 4 Coalition (D4C) is a nonprofit civic engagement organization representing the neighborhood associations within Portland City Council District 4, including Northwest, Southwest, and portions of Southeast Portland. Through community programs, grants, advocacy, and public engagement, D4C helps connect residents, neighborhood associations, and local government.

D4C is seeking a university student interested in education, instructional design, curriculum development, communications, public administration, community engagement, educational technology, or a related field to serve as an Education Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to help build a comprehensive online learning platform that will support neighborhood association leaders and volunteers throughout District 4.

Working under the guidance of D4C staff, the intern will transform existing training materials, recorded workshops, and community resources into engaging, self-paced online courses. These courses will provide neighborhood leaders with practical skills and knowledge on topics ranging from land use and governance to event planning, financial management, volunteer engagement, and organizational leadership.

Position Summary

The Education Intern supports District 4 Coalition's efforts to build the capacity of neighborhood associations through accessible, high-quality educational resources.

Working under the guidance of the D4C Program Director, the intern will assist in the development of an online learning library hosted at training.districtfourcoalition.org. The primary responsibility of this position is converting existing training materials and recorded presentations into engaging asynchronous learning experiences.

The intern will review webinar recordings, identify key learning objectives, segment content into short instructional modules, create knowledge checks and practice exercises, and publish completed courses through D4C's online learning platform. In addition, the intern will help improve the functionality and organization of the training website and develop standard operating procedures that will support future course development.

This internship combines curriculum design, educational technology, project management, content development, and community engagement. The intern will gain practical experience designing educational experiences for adult learners while helping strengthen neighborhood leadership across Portland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Online Course Development

(approximately 45 total hours)

• Review recorded trainings, presentations, and educational materials developed by D4C and community partners.
• Identify key learning objectives and organize content into logical learning pathways.
• Transform long-form webinar and meeting recordings into concise, engaging instructional modules.
• Create short video lessons, knowledge checks, reflection prompts, and practical exercises.
• Build and publish approximately five (5) online courses using D4C's learning management platform.
• Ensure educational materials are accurate, accessible, and suitable for adult learners and community volunteers.
• Collaborate with D4C staff and subject matter experts to review and refine course content.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

(approximately 10 total hours)

• Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for creating future online courses.
• Document workflows, templates, and content development standards.
• Create recommendations for maintaining consistency across the training platform.
• Assist with long-term planning for future course offerings and educational resources.

Staff Meetings & Project Coordination

(approximately 20 total hours)

• Meet weekly with the D4C Program Director to review progress, receive feedback, and establish priorities.
• Track project milestones and maintain organized project documentation.
• Prepare brief progress updates and recommendations as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while working independently.

Internship Structure

• Duration: Winter 2027 (January–March)
• Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week; flexible scheduling
• Location: Primarily remote with occasional virtual or in-person meetings
• Deliverables: 
  1. Five (5) completed online training courses
  2. Course Development Standard Operating Procedure
• Compensation: $23/hr
• Academic Credit: Available depending on your school

Key Competencies

• Curriculum Development: Interest in creating educational experiences and organizing information for adult learners.
• Instructional Design: Ability to break complex topics into manageable learning modules.
• Educational Technology: Familiarity with online learning platforms, course development tools, video editing, or website content management systems.
• Written Communication: Ability to create clear, concise, and engaging instructional content.
• Project Management: Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and longer-term projects.
• User Experience Mindset: Interest in making educational content accessible, intuitive, and engaging.

Education and Credentials

• Current College or University Student: Preferred fields include Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Studies, Planning, or related disciplines.
• Technical Skills: Experience with video editing, online learning platforms, content management systems, website administration, or instructional design tools is preferred but not required.
• Eligibility: Must be 18+ with authorization to work in the United States.
• Application Materials: Resume, cover letter or statement of interest, references, transcript, and examples of educational, communication, design, or multimedia work (if available).

District 4 Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on religious affiliation, marital status, disability, national origin, citizenship, age, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic makeup, political or union affiliation, status as a Vietnam-era, disabled or other veteran, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, District Four Coalition will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.