Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books and community engagement, its research-based programs are tailored to the needs of the communities and countries they serve. For more information, visit us at www.sesameworkshop.org.
The Summer Internship Program will give students an opportunity to gain experience in a business environment. As a Sesame Workshop Intern you will learn from the best minds in the industry and contribute to our success. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic group in an organization dedicated to the education of children. Our aim is to reach out to a diverse college population to increase awareness and interest in the areas of non-profit and children’s media.  We believe having a workforce that reflects our diverse and culturally rich society is essential to our success.
 
PROGRAM DATES
Sesame’s 9-week internship program will run from Monday, June 12 through Friday, August 11, 2017.
 
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Internships are available in New York City headquarters.  Interns are paid $12 per hour and work 32-hour week.  Housing and travel expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
 
REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified candidates must be in good academic standing entering their junior or senior year of an accredited college or university with at least an overall 3.0 GPA.
• Possess strong computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Available to work 32 hours week.

* Upon acceptance you should be able to provide a copy of your transcript.
 
GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING
Apply online (instructions are below) by the application deadline March 10, 2017.
Application Materials Required:

• Current resume – Apply with your resume in MS Word or PDF format.
• Cover Letter – cut and paste your letter in the box reserved for the cover letter.
• Cover letter that should include the following on it:
  • Your School’s Name
  • Your Major/ Degree
  • Graduation Date
• Include at the end of your cover letter, add two blank lines. For each question – Describe in 500 words or less:
  • How does your background and experiences inform your decision to choose your major?
  • Why are you choosing these departments to work in?
  • What are you hoping to gain from an internship with Sesame Workshop?
  • What else should we know about you and your candidacy?

 
TO APPLY

• Click link the department name that you are interested in as a first choice then apply online.
• You can apply to up to 3 departments.   List your first, second and third choice in the first lines of your cover letter.
• Internship Departments:
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Licensing
  • Marketing
  • Production
  • Production Management
  • Philanthropic Development
  • US Social Impact
  • International Social Impact
  • Web & Digital
  • Public Relations

 
SELECTION OF INTERNS
Interns are selected on the basis of their academic standing, writing samples, participation in extracurricular activities, and previous work and/or internship experience.
Interns may be interviewed by telephone, Skype or at a Sesame Workshop headquarters.  References may be requested.
Students accepted as summer interns will be notified on or before May 15th, 2017.
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