Student Intern, California Education Learning Lab

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California

The California Education Learning Lab (Learning Lab) is a state-funded grantmaking program charged with improving learning outcomes and closing equity gaps across California’s public higher education. Learning Lab supports innovation in higher education pedagogy through intersegmental grants to California’s public colleges and universities. Funded projects leverage technology tools and the science of human learning to create better online and hybrid learning environments and empower faculty in their teaching mission to find solutions that work best for California’s diverse student population.

What You’ll Do

The Student Intern is a part-time, paid position that will support a dynamic program and team to help with supporting Learning Lab’s grantees and prospective applicants, assisting with creating or editing instructional materials, drafting external communications, and providing general administrative support. The Student Intern will work with the California Education Learning Lab (Learning Lab) team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking for hands-on experience working in a professional environment for a grantmaking program and managing multiple projects.

Provide programmatic and administrative support for Learning Lab’s existing grantees and prospective applicants.
- Support team efforts to enhance and organize grant project webpages and respective program assets;
- Assist with creating educational and instructional materials for grantees, such as helping with development of presentations or resources;
- Create spreadsheets, compile data, leverage AI or other tech tools to streamline application tracking, and conduct AI-related research.
Support creation of online materials consistent with the Learning Lab brand;
Assists with project-related tasks, including drafting emails and Campaign Monitor communications;
Provide administrative support for Learning Lab team.

Attributes for Success

Successful completion of one (1) + year(s) of college required.
Must be currently enrolled as a student of post-secondary education with a minimum of six (6) semester units or nine (9) quarter units and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Familiarity with education technology and pedagogy preferred.
Experience in a nonprofit environment a plus.
Excellent writing and copyediting skills with evidence of success and experience.
Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in MS Word, PowerPoint, and web browsers.
Attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience using graphic design software such as Canva and InDesign is preferred.
Experience using video editing software such as Canva and Premiere Pro is a plus.

We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions
Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals
FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more
We have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

What we Offer

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.

If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org.

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:

$18.00 - $18.00

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

About Us

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit:

Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities;
Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and
Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive.

Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us.

Learn more about working at the Foundation >

Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan >

Location

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.

Student Intern, California Education Learning Lab