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Education Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyBens Bells Project
LocationTucson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will serve as a teacher's assistant for Camp KIND, supporting activities and supervision for school-age campers. Additionally, they will assist with Kind Campus materials and general educational outreach in the Tucson community.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
30
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
23 hours
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About The Company
In 2002, Jeannette Maré’s life changed forever when her son, Ben, died suddenly just before his third birthday. In the months following his death, she and her friends and family began making ceramic wind chimes- the first Ben’s Bells- in her backyard studio. The therapeutic effect of working with clay, and the power of being surrounded by people talking and working toward a common goal, helped Jeannette and her family begin to heal. She and her friends decided to make hundreds of the Bells and distribute them randomly in the community to encourage the kindness she had depended on to help her through each day. Jeannette had noticed how a small kind act from a stranger or a friend could be the thing that kept her going in any given moment, and she wanted to find a way to help others and pass on that kindness. Today Ben’s Bells Project teaches individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and inspires people to practice kindness as a way of life. Ben’s Bells Projects programs are based on the belief that everyone has the capacity to be kind and that kindness can be cultivated through education, visual reminders, and ongoing practice. By recognizing, valuing, and practicing intentional kindness, we can change the world.
About the Role
Job description
The mission of Ben’s Bells is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life.

Recent research demonstrates that kindness benefits our physical and mental health, and that recognizing kindness in others increases a person’s happiness and satisfaction. But just as solving a calculus problem requires advanced math skills, the challenges of daily life require advanced kindness skills. By focusing on kindness and being intentional in our personal interactions, we can improve our ability to connect. The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire individuals and communities to engage in kindness education and practice. For more information on the organization, visit www.bensbells.org.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Education Manager, the Ben’s Bells Education Intern will work with our Camp KIND Instructor to support our educational programming, specifically focusing on Camp KIND 2026. The Intern will also work with Kind Campus and educational programming and outreach more generally. The Intern will learn about working in a non-profit organization, and will support education programs and outreach in the Tucson community and beyond.

Responsibilities
The Education Intern is responsible for supporting our kindness education programs, with special focus on assisting our lead instructor for Camp KIND, as well as supporting Kind Campus and educational outreach. Through this position, our Education Intern will learn about the research and evidence-based practices that comprise our kindness education programs. As research has shown, these crucial social-emotional skills empower students during their school years and throughout their lives. Duties include:

· Serve as teacher’s assistant for Camp KIND instructor, helping with activities and supervision of 12-14 campers per week.
· Support instructor and help facilitate Camp KIND drop-off, pick-up, and daily activities Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:30 each weekday in June.
· Observe Kind Campus-informed camp planning, management, and learning
· Learn about pro-social and kindness skills practiced in Kind Campus
· Provide feedback on kindness education activities for school-age groups (Kindergarten – 8th grade)
· Provide assistance for Kind Campus materials for 2026-2027 school year

Essential Skills and Abilities
· Responsible, punctual, and detail-oriented
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Interest in the practice of intentional kindness, K-12 educational programming, and community education
· Interest in non-profit development and outreach
·  Ability to work with a diverse team
· Flexible perspective and willingness to engage in self-reflection and meta-cognition
· Comfortable using Google Workplace
· Comfortable with multiple social media platforms

Timeline
End of May 2026 – June 2026. NB: Start and end dates are flexible, with camp dates being required.
Key Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationK-12 Educational ProgrammingNon-profit DevelopmentGoogle WorkplaceSocial Media PlatformsDetail-orientedSelf-reflectionMeta-cognition
Categories
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