Educational Design Intern
The Educational Design Intern will work with a team of Extension educators and specialists on the Life Skills Launchpad (LSL) curriculum, a new series of lessons that we are pilot testing in 2026 with the goal of launching it statewide in 2027.
Department Overview:*
UW-Madison Division of Extension is the branch of the University that engages in community-based research, outreach and education, and has educators in nearly every county in the state. The Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute provides outreach and education on topics like parenting and early childhood development, financial literacy, aging, caregiving and end-of-life planning.
LSL consists of eight lessons designed to help teens who are aging out of out-of-home care (foster, kinship, community, and juvenile detention) to gain the knowledge and skills to successfully manage their money as adults. Lesson topics include finding a job, buying a vehicle, securing housing, choosing a financial institution, spending decisions, building credit, saving for post-secondary education, and maintaining positive mental health. The intern will help with the layout and design of the curriculum, tabulate pilot test evaluation results, and help with the creation of supplemental materials like marketing fliers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*
Interest in financial capability education and supporting youth transitioning to independence.
• Basic understanding of personal finance concepts (e.g., budgeting, credit, savings, financial institutions).
• Graphic design skills (experience with tools like Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar).
• Strong written communication for creating clear, engaging educational materials.
• Data tabulation skills (Excel or similar software).
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills for working with educators and specialists.
• Attention to detail for reviewing and refining lesson content.
Position Summary/Job Duties:*
Assist with the layout and graphic design of the Life Skills Launchpad (LSL) curriculum lessons and materials so that they are visually appealing to participants and instructors.
• Collaborate with Extension educators and specialists to develop supporting materials for the curriculum like marketing fliers and social media posts.
• Tabulate pilot test evaluation results, summarizing findings for program improvement.
• Ensure curriculum materials are organized, visually appealing, and accessible for diverse audiences.
• Support the team in proofreading and editing lesson content for clarity and accuracy.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for curriculum enhancement and statewide implementation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Assist with basic data entry and reporting tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties related to curriculum design and program support as assigned.
Qualifications:*
• Undergraduate student enrolled in one of the 7 UW–Madison School of Human Ecology majors.
• Have at least junior standing (54 credits completed prior to the internship).
• Have completed the prerequisite course, INTER-HE 202, and additional coursework identified below if applicable.
- Community & Organizational Development: N/A
- Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies: Cnsr Sci 257
- Human Development & Family Studies: N/A
- Interior Architecture: DS 322
- Personal Finance: Cnsr Sci 275
- Textiles & Fashion Design: N/A
- Design, Innovation & Society: N/A
• Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.
• Employment will require a criminal background check
• Employment will require documentation of legal right to work in the U.S.