Company Name: Macmillan Learning
Company Website: https://www.blacc-at-ml.com/externship-program
Company Description: At Macmillan Learning, we are committed to changing students’ lives through learning. Macmillan Learning’s Black employee resource, BLACC (Black Leaders Actively Changing the Culture) is sponsoring a three-week paid externship program to provide opportunities for college students from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in publishing and educational technology to develop professional skills and exposure to these industries through mentorship and guided experiences.
Job Title and Description: Externship Program is a short-term, paid work experience for undergraduate students in the United States, who come from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in educational publishing and technology. Students selected to become an extern will
- Build and practice highly-desired professional skills in educational publishing and technology.
- Receive mentorship and coaching while completing a guided project.
- Gain insight into various career paths within the educational publishing and technology industry.
Required Qualifications: Externships are open to all majors and span multiple functional areas within the company including, but not limited to, marketing, editorial, human resources, and engineering. Applicants must be
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited educational institution in the United States.
- Completed at least 60 hours of college coursework by August 30, 2021. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- A United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
- Able to work remotely and have access to a reliable internet connection. A company laptop may be lent to the externship participant for use during the program upon request.
Duties and Responsibilities: Possible projects include
- Business Plan Development
- Market Research
- SEO and web traffic analysis and optimization
- Webpage Design
Job Location: Remote
Hours: Program dependent
Compensation: Unknown
Application Instructions: Apply online at https://www.blacc-at-ml.com/externship-program