Fast Facts

Join Think Together as an Innovations Lab Intern and contribute to transformative educational initiatives while gaining essential experience in a large nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities: Interns will assist in managing initiatives, collaborate on projects, and support team meetings, developing skills in nonprofit operations and teamwork.

Skills: Strong attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and familiarity with remote work tools like Microsoft 365 and Zoom are required.

Qualifications: Candidates must be rising juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree with strong communication skills and a passion for community service.

Location: Santa Ana, CA, US

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15.00 - $20.00.

Overview

Intern - Innovations LabFounded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!JOB SUMMARY:Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement. Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research and assist in managing tools and systems to support the development and implementation of new Think Together initiatives • Support Think Together culture initiatives, with opportunity to develop and pitch new culture initiative. • Work with internal departments and external vendors to ensure accuracy of product details, pricing, and images reflecting Think Together. • Participate in team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed. • Collaborate with team members on various projects, contributing ideas and supporting project execution as needed • Perform other duties as assigned by Department Head QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework. • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills • Desire to work collaboratively, with an openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally • Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service. COMPUTER SKILLS:• Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing • Use of typical office equipment WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise) • Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment) • Computer Screen visual in performance of role • Lift up to 10 pounds • Travel up to 10%

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.