KDSL Education Internship – Virtual
KDSL – Know.Do.Serve.Learn Global Education Collaboration Services, based in the states and abroad, is looking to provide internships throughout the year. KDSL partners with organizations worldwide to increase student achievement, teacher knowledge, and education leadership. The virtual internship will be diverse and challenging. Responsibilities will include:
1. Research. Primary topics of interest for KDSL are: school development, global learning, innovation, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. KDSL is seeking an intern with experience and interest in the education field who can perform high-quality research and write clearly. Research tasks would include crafting weekly reports using a wide range of sources.
2. Writing. KDSL is devoted to sharing and collaborating with K-16 education stakeholders worldwide. This is done via the KDSL Blog, Facebook, Twitter, and newsletter. A KDSL intern would have the opportunity to contribute to these various sources.
3. Leadership. There are many opportunities to learn and expand leadership skills within the organization.
KDSL seeks a resourceful, intelligent, detail-oriented, hard-working individual (college aged-student preferred) who is capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating work environment. Research experience is desired, strong writing skills a must and Internet experience greatly welcome. The time commitment is 5-10 hours a week for this virtual internship to begin in January 2012 for 3-6 months. This internship can be used to gain college credit or as an independent study. Please browse the KDSL weblog at www.kdsl.wordpress.com and the website at www.knowdoservelearn.org for more information about the organization.
KDSL is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals interested in a fall, winter, spring, or summer internship should send a cover letter, resume, 2 references, and a writing sample to: KDSL2007@gmail.com ASAP. Interviews will occur on Skype.
