Internships

We are looking for caring, creative college students interested in joining our staff as interns! Ideal candidates will be passionate about making a difference in our program while learning new skills.

Hear what our staff has to say!

Current Internship Opportunities

See below for full details.

Afterschool Club Interns:

Our Spring 2027 cohort will include three internship opportunities (click name for full internship details):

Educational Storytelling & Communications Intern: Explore how educational programs communicate with families and share meaningful stories about children's learning, creativity, and experiences. Develop a family newsletter format and create newsletters highlighting Creative Soul Club activities and experiences.
Inclusive Learning & Student Support Intern: Explore how after-school environments can support children with diverse learning styles, developmental needs, and abilities. Develop practical, reusable resources that help Club Leaders create inclusive and supportive environments.
Movement & Active Play Intern: Explore how movement, physical activity, and active play can support children's engagement, well-being, and participation. Develop a collection of short movement activities that can be incorporated into the after-school day.

About Creative Soul Club

Creative Soul Club is an after-school enrichment program serving elementary-aged children in the Madison area. Through engaging experiences in art, culinary arts, STEAM, drama, and more, we help children build creative skills, explore their interests, develop relationships, and express themselves with confidence.

Our programs emphasize playful learning, caring relationships, and creative exploration. We believe that after-school programs can be joyful, supportive environments where children grow, connect, and discover new possibilities.

About Our Internship Program

The Creative Soul Club Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience working with children while exploring a specific area of interest within education and youth enrichment.

Interns are part of a small cohort, each with a unique area of focus and an assigned mentor from our leadership team.

As an intern, you'll work directly with elementary-aged children as a Club Leader, helping facilitate activities, build positive relationships, and create an engaging after-school environment. Your daily experiences will also inform your learning and exploration within your internship specialty.

Our internship program is designed to connect classroom learning with real-world experience through intentional learning goals, professional development, reflection, and a small semester-long project.

What You Can Expect

Hands-on experience: Work directly with children as a Creative Soul Club Leader, facilitating activities and building positive relationships.
Individual mentorship: Receive guidance, feedback, and support from an assigned member of our leadership team.
Professional development: Participate in monthly learning opportunities focused on topics such as child development, group management, educational programming, and leadership.
Reflection and growth: Receive 30 minutes of paid reflection time each week to connect your experiences with your academic learning and professional goals.
Meaningful contributions: Develop a small project related to your internship focus that can benefit Creative Soul Club beyond your semester.
Shared learning: Prepare a brief midpoint and final report to share your observations, learning, and recommendations with our team. Paid time will be provided for completing these reports.

Schedule & Availability Requirements

Program Dates: January 4 – June 10, 2027
Weekly Hours: Approximately 7-10 paid hours per week.

Applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

Dates: Be available to work from January 4 through June 10, 2027.
Weekly Schedule: Be available at least two afternoons per week, from 2:15–5:30 PM, at one of our Creative Soul Club locations.
Applicants who cannot meet both availability requirements are not eligible for this internship.

Internship projects and learning requirements will be completed by the end of UW–Madison's spring semester. Interns will continue working as paid Club Leaders through June 10, without additional internship project requirements.

Additional paid hours during the academic internship may include weekly reflection, professional development, mentorship, and project-related work.

Compensation & Location

Compensation: Paid hourly position. $16-17/hour

Location:

Club Leader Hours: Club Sites - Randall Elementary (Madison), Pope Farm Elementary (Middleton), Northside Elementary (Middleton)
Project Hours: Remote - asynchronous and on zoom
Reflection Hours: Remote - asynchronous and on zoom

Supervision: Each intern will be paired with a member of the Creative Soul Club leadership team for ongoing mentorship, feedback, and support.

Spring 2027

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Instructional Design Intern

About Creative Soul Camp

At Creative Soul Camp, we excel at providing playful, reliable camps and enrichment programs that help kids build creative skills and express themselves with confidence. Our team brings creativity, care, and enthusiasm to everything we do!

In addition to our summer camps and afterschool enrichment programs, we develop online training experiences that help educators, camp counselors, and youth program professionals build their skills and confidence.

Position Overview

Creative Soul Camp is seeking a creative, organized, and self-motivated Instructional Design Intern to help develop and improve our online training programs. Working directly with the founder of Creative Soul Camp, this intern will transform existing educational content, including written materials, videos, and recorded explanations, into engaging, organized, self-paced online learning experiences. The intern will help structure course content, create supplemental visuals and learning activities, and build interactive modules using Moodle, our Learning Management System (LMS).

This is a fully remote position with flexible hours, independent project work, and regular Zoom meetings for collaboration, feedback, and mentorship. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or educational technology who wants to gain hands-on experience creating real-world learning programs.

Current Projects

The intern will contribute to several online training initiatives, with projects completed progressively based on priorities and available hours.

Projects include, but may not be limited to:

Youth Program Staff Training: Completing an existing online professional development course designed to help camp counselors and youth program staff strengthen their skills in working with children.
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training: Helping develop a new online training course that prepares educators and instructors to teach yoga to children, using curriculum and instructional content provided by the program creators.
Camp & Afterschool Staff Training: Maintaining and improving existing online onboarding and training courses for summer camp and afterschool program staff, including updating content, improving course organization, and developing additional learning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Creative Soul Camp leadership to transform existing educational content into engaging, self-paced online courses.
Organize written materials, videos, and recorded explanations into clear, accessible learning modules.
Develop course structures that guide learners through content in a logical and meaningful sequence.
Create graphics, visual aids, and supplemental learning materials using Canva or similar design tools.
Build and organize course content within Moodle.
Create quizzes, knowledge checks, and interactive learning activities to reinforce key concepts.
Review, update, and improve existing online training materials.
Test course content and navigation to ensure a positive learner experience.
Work independently, manage project milestones, and communicate regularly with your supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Interest in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or educational technology.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creativity and an interest in designing engaging learning experiences.
Comfort learning new technology and digital tools.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow through on projects.
Willingness to learn Moodle and Canva.
Reliable access to a personal computer and internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience in education, instructional design, curriculum development, educational technology, digital design, or a related field.
Familiarity with Canva, Moodle, or other learning management systems.
Experience organizing educational materials, creating digital content, or developing learning activities.
Previous instructional design or Moodle experience is not required. We welcome applicants who are excited to learn!

What You’ll Gain

• Gain hands-on experience with instructional design and online curriculum development.

• Learn to create and manage courses within a Learning Management System.

• Develop skills in digital design, content organization, and learner engagement.

• Build a portfolio of real-world instructional design projects.

• Practice independent project management, goal setting, and time management.

• Receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback while taking ownership of meaningful projects.

• Explore how online learning can support educators and youth development professionals in a variety of settings.

Schedule & Compensation

Pay: $15–$17 per hour
Hours: Approximately 2–5 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026
Location: Fully remote
Schedule: Flexible, independent work with regular Zoom meetings with the founder of Creative Soul Camp.
This position is designed to accommodate a student’s academic schedule while providing meaningful professional experience.

Hear From Our Previous Intern

“In my time as a curriculum design intern at Creative Soul Camp I was able to utilize both my creative and analytical mindsets to develop supports for staff at Creative Soul Camp. This role allows you to engage in independent work, try new things, and lead projects. As a curriculum design intern, it is your job to construct new paths of learning and development within a camp setting. Jamie and other Creative Soul Camp professionals created a supportive work environment, allowing me to grow as a professional and a human!” - Kelly, Former Instructional Design Intern

Instructional Design