
Innovations Cross-Functional Intern
KaplanSummary
This internship offers an opportunity to support innovation initiatives across multiple departments at Kaplan, contributing to cross-functional projects that drive organizational growth and improvement. The role impacts how the company develops and implements new ideas and solutions.
Job Description
Job Title Innovations Cross-Functional, Intern Job Description About Kaplan Kaplan, a global leader in education, serves over 1 million students each year and partners with thousands of educational institutions and corporations across the world. Our mission is to give students an edge to advance their professional development through continuous growth, innovation, and empowerment. We are excited to invite highly motivated undergraduate students who want to make a difference, grow their knowledge and skill sets, and take part in a movement to broaden access to education. *Our summer internship program is a 9-week, fully remote experience running from June 8 to August 7, 2026. This is a paid opportunity at $15/hour.* This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across product, operation, marketing, technology and content production for Prelum’s online program with Top universities. The intern will support cross-functional projects that help create engaging learning experiences for high school students and college students worldwide. This role is ideal for curious and ambitious students who want exposure to how innovation education products are designed and launched. Primary Responsibilities Support research and content development for new online pre college programs and student experiences Assist with social media, content creation and marketing initiatives that help reach students and parents. Help analyze student feedback, course performance and market trends to inform product improvements. Collaborate with operations and technology teams to support process and product improvements. Learn about video production and assist with filming coordination as well as video creation and review. Contribute to cross functional projects to improve how we design, launch and manage courses with university partners. Participate in team meetings brainstorming sessions and internal presentation, sharing insights and recommendations Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program (please list specific areas of studies) Active undergraduate student in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year Strong interest in education, student experiences and working with top universities. Demonstrated academic achievement Excellent written and verbal communication skills Enthusiastic and has a growth mindset, ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities, adaptable, a critical thinker, organized and collaborative. Ability to manage ,multiple tasks and work independently in a remote setting. Preferred Qualifications Interest in edtech, online learning or digital product development. Experience with social media content creation. Experience working on student organizations, clubs, or campus initiatives. Interest in storytelling, content or creative projects. At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The salary rate for this position is $15.00 per hour. #LI-Remote #LI-JB1 Location Remote/Nationwide, USA Additional Locations Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Business Unit 00091 Kaplan Higher ED Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here. Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws. Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes). Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India. 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