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QUEST Education Network Internship
Terms Available:
Winter Term: September-December
Spring Term: January-April
Summer Term: May-August
QUEST is a new local KQED cross-platform science, environment and nature project, launched in February 2007. The series explores exciting Bay Area developments in science, technology and the environment, generating exclusive content through each of its media platforms. The first season of QUEST features 40 TV stories, shot in High-Definition, approximately 50 radio segments, a comprehensive series of educator resources, and a robust web site with original, interactive content. KQED QUEST, in partnership with 12 Bay Area science, environment and nature organizations, works to introduce our audiences to discoveries in their own backyards through an innovative multi-platform collaboration. To see past QUEST shows and web content, visit www.kqed.org/quest.
Internship Summary:
The Educational Outreach component of QUEST develops content for educational materials and the Web, and conducts an extensive array of projects with the Bay Area science education communities, including screenings, workshops, teacher training, seminars, and other presentations. The QUEST Education Intern assists the Project Supervisor in the development of educational content for educators and the general public to expand and deepen understanding of the science, nature, and environment segments featured on QUEST. The Intern is involved in research and writing on tight deadlines to help generate publication-quality content in all of the science disciplines (physical, life, and Earth).
Internship Duties:
- Researches text, media, audio, and video resources on Bay Area scientists and science topics.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on local, regional, and national science education resources.
- Assembles educational materials and tools.
- Supports educational activities for QUEST with partner organizations.
- Maintains and expands database of science teachers and educational organizations.
- Assists in the promotional efforts of QUEST educational materials to teachers and organizations.
Qualifications:
- Science or Science Education majors or single subject science teaching credential students strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of Bay Area science organizations, scientists, and issues.
- Strong organizational and research skills.
- Ability to work independently on tight deadlines and to balance multiple projects.
- Interest in science education and professional development for educators.
- Commitment to science and increasing scientific knowledge for the general public.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience using Word, Excel, and FileMaker Pro, and conducting research online.
Please send cover letter & resume to:
KQED, Inc.
Attn: Jessica Neely
Project Supervisor, Science Initiatives
2601 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Or email: JNeely@kqed.org
Please Note:
To qualify for this internship, you must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution and be able to earn course credit at the college level (no exceptions). When sending your resume and cover letter, please be certain to reference your the internship(s) of interest, ability to receive course credit as a college student, and available term within the body of the cover letter.
All internships are unpaid.
Once a college student has been accepted for the internship, the individual will be required to provide "Proof of Credit" or a signed verification form from a counselor, major department head, or professor before beginning the KQED internship program.