Bellarmine Summer Fellows - Camp Programs Intern - Inner Sparks

Internship Opportunity 

• Internship Title: Camp Programs Intern 
• Organization: Inner Spark Learning Lab Location: In-Person on the LMU campus 
• Position Type: Part-time 
• Number of Interns: 1 
• Modality: Hybrid 
• Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week 
• Preferred Academic Year/Major: STEAM Education/Non-Profit 
• Compensation: $4500 stipend paid by BCLA, and internship course credit when applicable.
• Required: Background check, TB test, LiveScan fingerprinting required 
• Tentative Start Date: June 1, 2027 
• Tentative End Date: August 13, 2027 

About the Organization 

Inner Spark Learning Lab’s mission is to transform schools into places kids want to be. We reconnect young learners with themselves, their families, their schools, and their communities primarily in Inglewood and South-Central Los Angeles. Our secret sauce is simple: we listen to our kids, families, and educators, then design programs that answer what the community is actually asking for. 

Position Overview 

The Program & Instructional Support Intern will support the Programs Department and Inner Spark Camp Coordinator which supports the successful implementation of the summer technology camp by assisting the Program Coordinator with program logistics, materials preparation, scheduling, and daily operations. The intern also provides supplemental support to instructors as needed, helping ensure a positive, engaging, and well-organized learning environment for students. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in program delivery for a non-profit organization, while allowing the intern to develop skills in Program Coordination & Operations, Instructional & Classroom Support, Communication & Collaboration, Problem-Solving & Adaptability, and Professional Development & Accountability. 

The goal of the internship, when appropriate, is to align with the student’s academic background, professional interests, and learning goals. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Program operations: 
  • Independently manages an assigned set of daily preparation tasks with appropriate supervision 
• Instructional support: 
  • Provides responsive assistance to instructors and students when requested 
• Technology literacy: 
  • Uses designated tools equipment effectively and follows troubleshooting procedures 
• Communication: 
  • Provides timely updates and communicates questions or challenges appropriately 
• Problem-solving: 
  • Identifies a challenge and proposes or implements an appropriate solution with guidance 
• Professional growth: 
  • Receives feedback, reflects on progress, and identifies areas for continued development 
• Leads fun and engaging program activities for students 
• Helps coordinate camp activities including lunch, transition to activities for students 
• Supports conducting data collection 
• Engages with students, parents, staff on a regular basis to ensure alignment with camp protocols, activities, and goals 
• Maintains and organizes camp materials, rosters, and other camp needs 
• Contributes to the program experience for all students, parents and staff 
• Collaborates with team members and other departments on projects based on organizational priorities and the intern’s interests 

Learning Outcomes 

• Through this internship, the intern will have the opportunity to: 
• Gain practical experience in non-profit Program operations 
• Develop foundational program coordination and organizational skills 
• Gain experience supporting technology-based learning and classroom instruction 
• Develop professional communication and collaboration skills 
• Strengthen professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving 
• Strengthen skills in technology literacy 
• Gain experience working with middle school students, parents, and teaching artists 
• Develop an understanding of student engagement and student voice 
• Participate in program development and instruction 
• Build professional confidence and workplace readiness 
• Build confidence navigating a collaborative educational workplace. 
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and accountability in a professional setting 
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world professional experiences 
• Preferred Qualifications 
• Interest in youth education and non-profit organizations 
• Confidence in speaking with groups of middle school students 
• Strong organizational and communication skills 
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently 
• Comfort working with diverse populations and/or stakeholders 
• Interest in learning and contributing to a non-profit and mission-driven organization 
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva 

Employer Partner Information 

Supervisor: Camp Coordinator 

Department: Programs & Education 

Hiring Manager: Chief Programs & Learning Officer - Jewel Delegall 

Email: jewel@innersparklab.org 

Internship Site: Hybrid - LMU campus & possible virtual administrative work 

Work Schedule: M - F 9am - 4pm (times may change) 

Training/Orientation Provided: Yes 

Additional Information: 

Inner Spark Learning Lab has a partnership with Loyola Marymount University’s Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership (iDEAL) Institute which seeks to advance learning by fostering forward-thinking in transformative and sustainable educational practice. Together, we provide professional learning in teaching and leadership through the integration of technology for the benefit of all students. 

This position is great for anyone looking to work in education, non-profit, and youth development. Inner Spark Learning Lab is conducting a STEAM camp for middle schoolers, and a camp for Emerging High School Students/Rising 9th Graders/Incoming High School Freshman. 

We currently provide STEAM programs for elementary and middle school students in the ICEF Inglewood School District and LAUSD, while also supporting and encouraging teachers to use technology to support their instructional goals and needs.