Education Research Internship-Spring

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH Education is a division within GBH, whose mission is to work with communities to research, develop, and distribute quality media-integrated resources to support the equitable learning and development of children and youth. We aim to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people through research-based programming, partnerships with educators, communities, and community-based organizations. In particular, we are guided by an equity compass and seek to respond to specific community needs, include communities in the development of media and educational initiatives, and represent diverse people and stories throughout. We serve educators and learners in both in-school (prek-12) and out-of-school (informal) settings, and are co-leads of PBS LearningMedia ( www.pbslearningmedia.org ), public media's national, free service of digital learning resources that is typically accessed by over a million users a month. We also work with GBH brands such as Arthur, Design Squad, NOVA, and Frontline (among others) to develop, produce, and disseminate content for formal learning and community educational settings.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Education Research intern will assist the Education teams with the research and development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in designing and conducting research studies to evaluate the impact of educational programs and content.
• Collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using various research methods and tools.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings to support ongoing research projects.
• Develop and implement surveys, interview protocols, and other research instruments.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and publications.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on research strategies and findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including curriculum designers, production, and marketing.
• Assist with communication with teacher and student advisors.

SKILL SET

• Proficiency in data analysis software (R preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in K-12 education, educational research and educational media
• Must be proactive, professional, and able to juggle multiple tasks
• Comfortable working independently, as well as with a team
• Organizational skills and keen attention to detail are essential

JOB STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time, 10 hours per week)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production, to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative arenas.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Internship dates: January 25- April 16 2027
• You must have cover letters for each internship that you are applying to.
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
• Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Graduate program and have work authorization for the United States.
• Position requires candidates to be local to the Boston area and be able to commute to the GBH offices in Brighton

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Salary Range

$17.00 - $17.00

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.