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826LA is a non-profit writing and tutoring organization dedicated to supporting students with their creative and expository writing, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. 826LA is part of a national network of 826 chapters, founded by educator Nínive Calegari and author Dave Eggers. 826 was named one of GOOD magazine’s “30 Places We Want to Work.”

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply when we have positions available. We also post opportunities on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and share them in our monthly newsletter.

There aren’t any current open positions.

Internships

Learn about using creativity to engage youth from underserved communities as an intern at 826LA.

Programs Internship

Description:

826LA is looking for interns who are passionate about education and our mission.

Interns will learn creative ways to engage youth from underserved communities, volunteer management, communications, and the ins and outs of an established educational non-profit through virtual and in-person platforms. The 826LA interns will support the day-to-day administrative functions of our organization as well as medium- and long-term capacity-building projects. We are looking for enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated individuals who are self-motivated team players with a strong sense of social justice.

General Requirements:

  • Commitment to a set schedule of a minimum of 15 hours a week 10-15 weeks

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of organization

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Google Apps (Drive, Calendar, Gmail, etc.)

  • Desire to work in an organization with a strong spirit of social justice

  • Completion of a criminal background check, administered by 826LA

  • Experience with children a plus

  • Spanish language proficiency a plus

Perks

  • 15% off at the Time Travel Mart

  • Access to resources and methods developed by 826 National, the largest youth-writing organization in the United States

  • A close-up view of the complex functions of a dynamic, community-based, non-profit organization

  • The opportunity to gain valuable experience through a virtual educational space 

  • Stipend available upon completion of the internship term.

Additional Details

  • General working hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm. 

  • We encourage potential interns to review their area of focus when applying, while also keeping in mind that one’s day-to-day duties will range in complexity and depth, and will be dictated by the organization’s needs.

  • We encourage students that require academic course credit to apply.


Position Descriptions and Availability

How to Apply:

Application is currently closed, please check again in the Fall

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