2023 Summer Intern, Platform User Research

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Learn about the world of Education Technology!!
Amplify is seeking enthusiastic interns to join our team this summer to help us build and grow our innovative educational products in a fully remote program. The Amplify Internship program is open to college students for opportunities in Digital and Print Curriculum, Marketing, Design, Illustration, Operations, Production, Technology, and more.
Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, a love for digital products, and be an eager teammate willing to help out and learn. The Summer Intern should also be passionate about education and building phenomenal products.
The user research intern will support our research team while working alongside cross-functional team members to help inform the product roadmap. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and has some prior experience with or interest in user research.
Our summer program is a paid internship that runs between six to eight weeks, from mid-June to early/mid-August. We are conducting interviews virtually through April 2023. In addition to their job responsibilities, the 2023 summer interns will be exposed to the larger Amplify culture through participation in product demos, team builder activities, and opportunities to engage with Amplify's Employee Resource Groups, as well as participation in other DEIA initiatives.
Amplify's COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.
What we can offer you:

• Gain hands-on experience with various tools in the field of Ed Tech.
• Tackle real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization.
• Contribute to exciting research
• Work with and learn from industry professionals
• Areas include but are not limited to: Technology, Marketing, Design, Operations, and Production.
• Participate in hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Attend virtual meetings to learn more about Amplify products and services and make impactful contributions to product-related projects

Responsibilities of the Platform User Research Intern:

• Attend weekly user research team meetings, research, and playtesting sessions
• Assist user researchers with recruiting research participants, note-taking in research sessions, and preparation of research presentations
• Analyze user research data to find key themes and insights
• Catalog and tag raw data from previous research projects into the repository
• Collaborate with user researchers to develop research plans and scripts
• Support team workshops and presentations
• Share creative ideas that will improve user research processes
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams consisting of Product Managers, Designers, and Developers on research projects

Basic Qualifications of the User Research Intern:

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program
• Available for 6 - 8 weeks during the summer (full-time weekly schedule)
• Knowledge of and interest in the education field

Preferred Qualifications of the User Research Intern:

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic with a desire to expand skills
• Detailed, proactive, and hard-working with experience balancing multiple tasks
• Passionate about user research and education
• As long as you are up for the challenge, we strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to apply!

What we offer:
This role is eligible for participation in a lucrative 401(k) plan. The gross hourly rate for this role is $25.00
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.