Education Programs Internships

Position Snapshot

We are looking for Education Programs Interns to support our students at 826 Valencia! If you love working with young people and helping students express themselves creatively through writing, are looking to grow your skills as an educator, and are eager to learn more about the nonprofit world, we may be a good fit for you!

826 Valencia’s Internship Program is an educational opportunity for students and non‑students 18 and over.

We’re currently seeking interns for the  school year, which runs from August 14, 2025 through May 28, 2026. This schedule excludes SFUSD-observed holidays (Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, and any federal and local holidays). Please note that exact start dates, end dates, and the weekly schedule will depend on programmatic needs. This internship will take place in person at one or more of our 826 Valencia locations in the Mission, Mission Bay, or Tenderloin neighborhoods and at partner school sites in San Francisco.

826 Valencia’s Education Programs Internship is an opportunity to learn about the field of education in a nonprofit environment. You will grow your skills as an educator and provide consistent, culturally responsive support to youth from under-resourced communities.

To support hands‑on learning, Education Programs Interns receive direct coaching, dedicated training, and professional development throughout their experience. Interns learn about effective writing instruction by tutoring students in grades 1 through 12 in small groups, helping prepare our students’ work for publication, assisting our staff around the classroom, and creating a welcoming, fun, and inclusive atmosphere for student learning.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week
  , maximum of 20 hours per week for two semesters (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)
• Ability to regularly commute to our Writing Centers and partner school sites across San Francisco
• Ability to attend all required intern training and professional development sessions on the second
  Friday of each month from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
• Commitment to a standard weekly schedule that meets programmatic needs
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as our mission of supporting youth ages 6–18 with their creative and expository writing skills
• Commitment to learning about the educational nonprofit sector and effective tutoring; experience working with youth preferred
• Proficiency with Google Suite preferred
• Any fluency level in spoken and/or written Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or Arabic is a plus
• Background check and TB Risk Assessment (required upon position acceptance)

• $20/hour
• Wellness time accrued based on hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support applying for Cal Fresh, if eligible

826 Valencia is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Folks who are familiar with the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

826 Valencia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristics protected by law, or any combination of the above.