Learning Experiences Intern

About the Opportunity
PBS North Carolina's
Children's Media and Engagement Department focuses on creating meaningful
connections with children, families, and educators through high-quality
educational media and outreach initiatives. The department supports PBS's
mission by enhancing access to PBS KIDS resources, fostering community
partnerships, and engaging diverse audiences with on-air, online, and
on-the-ground programming that promotes lifelong learning.

The Children's Media and
Engagement Intern will play a key role in advancing the department's goals by
assisting in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
designed to engage children and families across North Carolina. This intern will
gain hands-on experience in community outreach, program planning, and content
development, contributing to projects that support PBS KIDS programming,
educational campaigns, and special events. The intern will also help build
relationships with community partners, analyze engagement metrics, and develop
creative strategies to expand the reach and impact of PBS educational
resources. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the intersection of
education, media, and community engagement while making a tangible difference
in the lives of North Carolina's children and families. This internship
provides an opportunity to collaborate across different functions within the
Children's Media and Engagement Department, building skills in project
management, event coordination, community engagement, and education-focused
programming.

This position will work onsite at the Bryan Center in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide
transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain
and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our
four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS KIDS, and The North
Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina
serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,
PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on
community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,
visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at
Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Education & Innovation
Division couples public media's power to serve the entire continuum of
life-long learning with engaging, multi-platform content to provide wholesome
and compelling educational experiences that bridge economic and digital divides
across North Carolina; to develop new audience, revenue and partnership
opportunities for PBS NC; and to deliver tangible outcomes that bolster PBS
NC's local and national reputation as a visionary and sustainable public media
leader.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or
equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent
combination of training and experience.

Required Competencies
* Recent college graduate
from an accredited college or university (student must have graduated Spring
2024 or after) OR * Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
AND * Be a full-time undergraduate student (at least 12 semester hours) OR * Be
a graduate student (9 semester
hours) *Skills: Strong written and
verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with virtual collaboration tools (e.g.,
Zoom, Teams). *Interest: Passion for education, children's media, and
community engagement. *Availability: Ability to
commit to part-time hours with occasional flexibility for evening or weekend
events.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Education: Prefer degree program in education,
communications, public relations, media studies, child development, or a
related field. Experience: Prior experience in event planning, outreach, or
working with children and families is highly desirable. * Technical Skills:
Familiarity with social media platforms, graphic design tools (e.g., Canva,
Adobe Creative Suite), or data management systems is a plus. * Cultural
Competency: Understanding of and commitment to working with diverse
communities, including rural and underserved populations. * Adaptability:
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and
problem-solve in a dynamic environment. * Reliable transportation to attend
events or outreach activities across North Carolina, as needed. * Interest in
or familiarity with PBS KIDS programming and educational resources is highly
beneficial. Experience in one or more of the following areas: * Event
coordination or planning. * Working with children, families, or educational
settings. * Outreach or community engagement activities. * Supporting projects
in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Special
Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical
Requirements:
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40/50 pounds, such as event supplies, outreach materials, and display items.
Comfortable standing, walking, or engaging in physical activity for extended periods during events and outreach activities.
Willingness to travel to various locations across North Carolina, including urban and rural areas, to support events and programs.

Mental Requirements:
Strong focus and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure the quality of work.
Ability to remain adaptable and flexible in dynamic or fast-paced environments, especially during events or while addressing unexpected challenges.
Emotional resilience to engage positively and professionally with diverse groups, including children, families, educators, and community partners.
Creative problem-solving skills to address logistical or programmatic challenges effectively.

• Classification: Admin Support Specialist
• Position Competency Level: Temporary
• Position Number: 20069199
• Employment Type: SHRA
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
• Length
  of internship / Dates of internship: 8-15 weeks, not exceeding 200 total hours, beginning in June
• Hourly Rate: $17.00
  
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Posting Open Date: 2/5/2025
• Posting Close Date: 3/5/2025 7:00 p.m. EST

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.