Space Education Programs Intern | Inspire K-12 STEAM

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and relocation support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Education Intern to help create space‑themed K-12 resources and plan educator events across the country. You will work hand‑in‑hand with program leads, educators, and volunteers to scale impact and deliver engaging lessons.

You will gain real-world experience in education program development, nonprofit operations, and data reporting while benefiting from mentorship and opportunities to attend conferences and tours.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and have at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
• Studying education, curriculum & instruction, communications, hospitality, nonprofit management, or a related field. Education majors and future educators strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in one or more of the following: classroom instruction or tutoring, curriculum or lesson development, social media/outreach, event coordination, or project management.
• Comfort with data entry, spreadsheets, and basic reporting; interest in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, automation platforms) to streamline work.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and navigate diverse stakeholder needs.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressured, fast-paced situations.
• Valid driverense.
• Readiness to travel up to 25% of the time for educator conferences, events, and tours.

Responsibilities

• Develop K-12 educational content: Assist in creating standards-aligned lesson plans, activity guides, and classroom resources for educators, with a focus on space, STEAM, and career exploration.
• Support educator engagement: Help plan and staff educator-focused events such as teacher conferences (e.g., NSTA), professional development workshops, and facility tours for educators.
• Create resources for students and teachers: Contribute to the design and production of student-facing materials, digital resources, and take-home activities.
• Manage the volunteer program: Coordinate Blue Origin employee volunteers who support Club events and classroom engagements, including recruitment, scheduling, training, and recognition.
• Leverage AI to improve systems: Explore and implement AI-driven tools to automate workflows such as event registration, volunteer matching, resource tagging, and communications — helping the team scale its impact.
• Collect and analyze data: Support evaluation efforts by gathering, cleaning, and reporting on program data (e.g., event attendance, educator feedback, resource engagement) to inform program improvements and stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate events with minimal oversight: Own logistics for assigned events, including vendor coordination, materials prep, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders: Draft emails, social media posts, and educator communications; respond to inquiries from teachers, partners, and volunteers.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with Blue Origin and Club for the Future departments on shared projects and initiatives.
• Bring ideas and initiative: Share your own perspectives — especially from your experience as an education student — to help improve our programs.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum development

Social media outreach

Event coordination

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education or related field

At least one semester remaining

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Automation platforms

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Education Intern to help create space‑themed K-12 resources and plan educator events across the country. You will work hand‑in‑hand with program leads, educators, and volunteers to scale impact and deliver engaging lessons.

You will gain real-world experience in education program development, nonprofit operations, and data reporting while benefiting from mentorship and opportunities to attend conferences and tours.