Lifelong Learning Go-Team Member Internship

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports pop-up and intermittent in-person educational programming across TPT's viewing area, focusing mainly on summer library-based events and interacting with children, parents, and caregivers. This role works approximately 20 hours per week and is a temporary role from June 2025 to August 2025. Anticipated schedule is Tuesday through Friday, approximately 9:00 am to 2:00 pm working at community library sites.

Rate of Pay: $22 per hour

Benefits: Employees in this role are eligible to participate in company retirement savings plan.

MAJOR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (95% of time)

In partnership with Lifelong Learning staff:

• Staff events that support TPT's mission around lifelong learning, particularly during summer months.
• Travel to sites across the Twin Cities metro and occasionally greater Minnesota.
• Set-up and tear-down of tabling configuration and activities.
• Pack, refresh and organize activities, noting where more or different materials are needed.
• Support purchasing and transport of new materials.
• Implement activities in an age-appropriate and upbeat manner.
• Suggest new activities and/or iterations on existing activities, based on community needs and strengths.
• Interact with children, parents and caregivers.
• Answer and/or refer questions about TPT writ large.
• Act as a professional and positive TPT ambassador.
• Serve as guide/companion for PBS costumed characters.

Other duties as assigned (5% of time)

• Participate as an active member of the Lifelong Learning Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience

• Seeking a BA or AA in education, child development, communications or relevant field.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and facilitating culturally responsive programming for diverse audiences.

Preferred Experience

• Sees diverse experiences and perspectives as the essential components of a successful educational initiative.
• Familiarity with collaborative approaches

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Consistent availability Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-2PM, from June 1 to August 15
• Able to adapt and tailor communication to meet audience needs, with bi/multilingual ability preferred (with an emphasis on Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Karen and English).
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, and the ability to meet deadlines for time sensitive assignments.
• Fluent user of Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Teams.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel.