Internship | Education Intern

Description

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for an Education Intern to join our team. If you are a strong communicator, enjoy working with others, and are interested in supporting educational programs and outreach, we encourage you to apply!

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station—we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview:

Austin PBS is seeking a motivated and engaged undergraduate student to join our Education team as an Education Intern. This role offers the opportunity to support PBS educational programming and community outreach for youth (ages 2–18), educators, and caregivers. You’ll gain experience in content promotion, event support, data analysis, and digital resource curation, while contributing to our mission of providing accessible, high-quality educational resources across Central Texas.

This internship is ideal for students passionate about education, digital media, public engagement, or nonprofit work.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain electronic devices (primarily tablets) for educational use
• Maintain working links on Austin PBS Preschool Resource Guides and other curriculum documents
• Analyze pre/post assessment data from Austin PBS workshops
• Prepare metadata for ACC/Austin PBS education videos
• Assist Austin PBS Education team at internal and external events (may include evenings & weekends)
• Maintain inventory of Austin PBS Education supplies
• Promote educational resources and our weekly Educator Newsletter to current and prospective teachers
• Reach out to community agencies and pediatric medical facilities to build awareness of PBS KIDS media they and their clients can access

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in educational outreach, data analysis, and public programming within a nonprofit setting
• Develop skills in community engagement, digital resource promotion, and event support
• Expand your professional network while supporting accessible and inclusive learning initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven media organization impacting youth and families across Central Texas

Important Information:

• Applications Open: July 16–18, 2025
• Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2025
• Internship Duration: September 8 – December 12, 2025
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Physical Demands:

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
• Internship will be in-person, with some hybrid opportunities
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment, preferably working daily
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Willingness and ability to travel independently to various off-site locations as needed.
• Adept at social media
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!