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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