Curriculum Development Internship
SAVE THE WATER™, INC.
About Us
Save the Water™ (STW™) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the world water crisis through excellence in water science research and public awareness of water contamination issues.
We have a passion for water. STW™ associates must understand the value of water and the role that water plays in the quality of life of all living things.
What will your workplace look like?
Interning with STW™ differs from other volunteer experiences because we work in a 100% virtual environment. This means we use only online connection platforms in several ways:
- frequent communications via email and/or Slack
- meetings via Google Meets
- collaboration via Google Drive and Slack
At Save the Water™, we operate through remote collaboration as we adopt an agile, virtual ecosystem. Our proven success in cultivating a collaborative workplace culture doesn’t depend on the physical proximity of team members. Although we interact in a virtual space, our groups are highly active through weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meetings, brainstorming and working sessions, conferences, and/or quarterly town halls.
Why Consider STW™ Internships?
Save the Water™ (STW™) will provide professional reference letters to interns, students, and professionals who showcase outstanding performance for school/university credit.
We offer fantastic opportunities to learn and to build your portfolio in water educational content for the nonprofit sector. You will work with a highly engaged team of professionals in education, environmental science, public health, and management. We hold all of our volunteers and interns to high standards.
The Role
Save the Water™ (STW™) is providing internships for post-secondary students or recent graduates who have a passion for the environment and the drive to make a global difference. The selected intern will collaborate with our Education Content team in every stage of our projects using project management tools and applications.
As a Curriculum Development intern, you will report to an assigned mentor who will supervise and guide you throughout your experience at STW™. You will assist the Curriculum team in designing and developing education curricula, projects, and lesson plans. A few examples of assignments may include developing water science-related lesson plans, worksheets and rubrics, reviewing education program content, creating water-appreciation activities, etc.
This internship will help you to acquire stronger research, analysis, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. STW™ will provide interns with an opportunity to gain knowledge and practice in curriculum mapping, lesson and project planning, e-learning course development, and effective workplace communication. Ultimately, we wish to help you gain confidence in overcoming project roadblocks as well as broad experience in curriculum development, thus preparing you to enter any fast-paced work environment.
What will your work place look like?
At STW™, we operate through remote collaboration, as we adopt an agile, virtual ecosystem. Our proven success in cultivating a collaborative workplace culture does not depend on the proximity of team members. Although we work in the virtual space, our groups are highly active through weekly, bi-weekly and monthly meetings, working sessions, conferences, and/or quarterly town halls.
What will you be responsible for?
- Support the program development progress that aligns to Save the Water™’s mission in educating the public about world water issues.
- Work closely with the Curriculum Development team to design and develop curriculum and e-learning materials that provide students with high-quality and positive learning experiences.
- Support Save the Water™’s mission and support education about water issues for participants, especially middle and high school students.
- Take the initiative in collaborating to overcome project challenges by recommending evidence-based solutions.
- Suggest or recommend effective teaching and/or e-learning technologies or applications most appropriate to the nature of specific activities or projects.
- Become familiar with and proofread project content based on Common Core State Standards (CCSS) or its equivalent.
- Engage in research to support STW™ water education lesson plans.
- Work with the Curriculum team to ensure that materials reflect STW™’s and the Education Group’s organizational beliefs, values, and mission objectives.
- Meet project deadlines as assigned.
- Attend and contribute to regular Education team meetings.
- Be willing to attend virtual meetings in EST timezone (GMT -4:00) and respond to emails within 1 business day or as agreed.
About You
- Comfortable working in a virtual team environment that incorporates group problem-solving, sharing information, and sharing responsibility.
- Committed to water and environmental causes.
- Willing to learn and take on challenging tasks.
- Inquisitive, outgoing, persistent and energetic demeanor.
- Ability to handle requests and complaints in a professional, non-confrontational manner.
- Enjoy taking initiative, thinking “outside of the box”, and solving problems creatively.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts or Education (completed or in progress).
- Equivalent education and experience may also be considered.
Requirements
Technical
- Experience using Google product applications or G-Suite.
- Experience in word processing and basic spreadsheet applications.
Soft Skills (interpersonal, personal professional brand, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to self-motivate, to multitask, and to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
- Ability to manage projects and tasks efficiently.
- Ability to take initiative in bringing questions and ideas to the attention of the team.
- Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
- Effective oral communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with staff.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to provide and to receive accurate information clearly and concisely.
- Innovative thinker who is passionate about our cause.
Knowledge-base
- Familiar or basic understanding of syllabus or curriculum development.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity or experience with youth education and/or adult education.
We commit to supporting your development and these learning outcomes:
- Explore career alternatives prior to graduation and after, if graduated.
- Integrate theory and practice.
- Assess interests and abilities in your field of study.
- Learn to appreciate work and its function in the economy.
- Develop work habits and attitudes necessary for job success.
- Develop communication, interpersonal and other critical skills during the course of the internship.
- Build a record of work experience.
If interested, we welcome you to apply. We would love to hear from you!
