Internship | Education Intern

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 reaches 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. As 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.

About the role

As an Education Intern, you’ll support the Austin PBS Education team in building awareness of and engagement with PBS educational resources for youth ages 2-18. Target audiences include educators, parents/caregivers, and children. You must appreciate the power of PBS digital educational media to promote anywhere, anytime learning and be able to communicate that appreciation to the public. The role requires comfort with current technologies, public engagement, and instruction for both children and adults, as well as travel to partner sites.

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 the 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

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student, actively enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the internship
• 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
• Adept at social media
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in community events and education initiatives
• Build skills in technology, data analytics, and community outreach
• Contribute to real Austin PBS community-facing events
• Opportunity to expand your professional network and contribute to a meaningful program
• Eligibility to enter the staff ticket lottery for Austin City Limits tapings

Pay

$20/hr.

Schedule

Internship Duration: September 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Physical Demands

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