Design & Animation Internship

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre-K – 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under-resourced communities.

OUR COMMUNITY 

Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non-traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in-house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world-class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.

THE ROLE

Khan Academy is seeking an experienced and versatile assessment content creator to serve as a Middle School Content Creator on the Assessments team. As an assessment content creator, you will contribute to the development of new, innovative K-12 assessments. The ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of middle school mathematics, common core and state standards, and assessment development best practices, and have a passion for teaching and learning.

Our math assessments content team of MS and HS math content creators work closely together as a team to optimize standards coherence and alignment, and work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and other teams at Khan Academy whose close collaboration is essential to delivering a high-quality, equitable, engaging assessment experience for all learners.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the creation of K-12 assessments, leveraging your subject matter expertise to execute on blueprints to create high-quality assessment content
• Use and contribute to improvements in our content and item management systems
• Ensure alignment of items with standards and  item development best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – product, design, and engineering – to create more engaging, interactive, and informative assessments for our students
• Innovate with new item types made possible by AI technologies
• Participate in ideation and review processes for all MS math assessment content

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in large-scale, K-12 assessment development, including blueprint creation and item development
• Deep pedagogical expertise and expertise in state and national standards
• 2+ years classroom experience teaching middle school mathematics
• A focus on assessment as a positive experience integrated with learning
• Experience with collaborative work on time-sensitive projects
• Interest in using new AI tools as assistants in content creation
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written),as well as an eye for detail
• Excellent time management skills
• A growth mindset that is curious and energized to innovate and create something new for our students
• A bias to action
• A passion for education and a desire to change the world
• Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
• You are motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere”

PERKS AND BENEFITS

We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well! We offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
• 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost
• Remote-first culture – that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
• Generous parental leave
• An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
• The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
• Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
• And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life

At Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community. This belief is why we have built out a robust Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salaries, and extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

The target salary range for this position is $77,600 – $87,300 USD / $104,862 – $117,969 CAD. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data.

MORE ABOUT US

• Sal’s TED talk from 2011
• Sal’s TED talk from 2015
• Sal’s TED talk from 2023
• Our team:  http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team

OUR COMPANY VALUES

Live & breathe learners

We deeply understand and empathize with our users. We leverage user insights, research, and experience to build content, products, services, and experiences that our users trust and love. Our success is defined by the success of our learners and educators.

Take a stand

As a company, we have conviction in our aspirational point of view of how education will evolve. The work we do is in service to moving towards that point of view. However, we also listen, learn and flex in the face of new data, and commit to evolving this point of view as the industry and our users evolve.

Embrace diverse perspectives

We are a diverse community. We seek out and embrace a diversity of voices, perspectives and life experiences leading to stronger, more inclusive teams and better outcomes. As individuals, we are committed to bringing up tough topics and leaning into different points of view with curiosity. We actively listen, learn and collaborate to gain a shared understanding. When a decision is made, we commit to moving forward as a united team.

Work responsibly and sustainably

We understand that achieving our audacious mission is a marathon, so we set realistic timelines and we focus on delivery that also links to the bigger picture. As a non-profit, we are supported by the generosity of donors as well as strategic partners, and understand our responsibility to our finite resources. We spend every dollar as though it were our own. We are responsible for the impact we have on the world and to each other. We ensure our team and company stay healthy and financially sustainable.

Bring out the joy

We are committed to making learning a joyful process. This informs what we build for our users and the culture we co-create with our teammates, partners and donors.

Cultivate learning mindset

We believe in the power of growth for learners and for ourselves. We constantly learn and teach to improve our offerings, ourselves, and our organization. We learn from our mistakes and aren’t afraid to fail. We don’t let past failures or successes stop us from taking future bold action and achieving our goals.

Deliver wow

We insist on high standards and deliver delightful, effective end-to-end experiences that our users can rely on. We choose to focus on fewer things — each of which aligns to our ambitious vision — so we can deliver high-quality experiences that accelerate positive measurable learning with our strategic partners.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

As Cresco Labs accelerates the development of its brand portfolio, the company is seeking a Brand Manager to join our corporate Marketing team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership to bring a collection of the top national cannabis brands to the next level. You will lead the national strategy of brand positioning, brand strategy, near-in packaging and product development, communications, and work closely with the retail and regional wholesale marketing teams to define consumer promotions and in-store support. To do so, you will work closely with cross-functional partners across sales, supply chain, compliance, operations, finance, and many others to drive key initiatives and deliver results.  

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Develop, implement, and manage a clear brand marketing strategy for key Cresco Labs brands to set business up for both short-term and long-term success. 
• Lead the development of annual marketing plans distilling an insights-based situational assessment, identifying key strategic imperatives, and cascading to core tactical brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional wholesale marketing and retail teams to develop and implement a strategic activation plan to establish brand awareness and product understanding, with clear KPIs and measurement plan.  
• Manage a channel strategy and key activations within those channels for the brands, including ecommerce, digital & social media, and earned media.  
• Analyze and report on sales metrics, market trends, competitive activity, consumer insights and other data to strengthen ongoing brand projects and strategy. Continuously evaluate business performance to inform short and long-term brand strategies.
• Lead the expansion and commercialization of brands into new states, along with the cross-functional development of line extensions, incremental packaging improvements, and other new business opportunities. 
• Support test and learn initiatives to gain greater understanding of customer demands in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
• Effectively brief and manage internal and/or external agency partners in service of the development and execution of brand communications and integrated marketing campaigns across all channels. 
• Serve as the key representative for the brands across the organization, and present brand strategies and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Traditional CPG brand management experience, with 3+ years of experience in marketing. 
• Track record of identifying, building, and delivering growth within a fast-moving organization. 
• Ability to manage complexity and thrive in environments with minimal process and structure.
• Demonstrated success anticipating future business opportunities and developing strategies that address them proactively. 
• Experience working in matrixed environments and building productive, cross-functional teams that drive to specific goals. 
• Strong numerical and analytical skill set with ability to interpret quantitative data. 
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills are required.  
• Strong communication skills (exceptional listening skills, persuasive and professional communicator) is are required. 
• Drives vision and purpose to rally action, support and optimism for the future of the business. 
• Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit. 
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership and accountability 
• Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry is required.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants: Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected] Reporting a Scam:

Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name. 

Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.If you are in doubt, please contact us at [email protected] with questions.

DeVries is a mid-sized, culture-first communications agency that combines the fast-moving, client-centric culture of a boutique with a global footprint across three regions: North America, Europe and Asia. With our HQ in New York City, our locations include Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei.  We are dedicated to decoding culture to unlock sustained, meaningful influence for brands.

We are seeking a Vice President to join our consumer lifestyle team in the NY office, currently remote. The Vice President plays a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of DeVries Public Relations. A VP is responsible for managing the client relationship and teams and is accountable for delivering contracted work on time and within budget, staffing accounts appropriately and producing high-quality work and excellent results.  The ideal candidate brings a demonstrated record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs.

A Vice President plays a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of DeVries Public Relations.  The VP is responsible for managing the client relationship and teams and is accountable for delivering contracted work on time and within budget, staffing accounts appropriately and producing high-quality work and excellent results.  The ideal candidate brings a demonstrated record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client

• Serve as senior strategic counsel for the client
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients on a daily basis
• Develop quality standards and ensure client satisfaction
• Develop long-term plans and program recommendations for clients
• Act on the front lines for any issues or challenges related to the business or team
• Responsible for client relations, review meetings, entertaining and client budget approval
• Develop and deliver client presentations

Media and Influencer Relations

• Solid understanding of how to craft relevant stories across all media types
• Evaluate/counsel team members’ pitching skills and makes time to train teams
• Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of client relevant media
• Maintain roster of key media contacts
• Must have baseline level of knowledge and expertise re: social platforms and paid/owned/earned model
• Guides the team in making high-profile influencer strategy recommendations, establishing criteria and ensuring that the approach meets the client’s objectives
• Understands digital influencer landscape – selection, collaboration, activation
• Internal (client) and external (e.g. celebrity) spokesperson management
• Develop and manage brand relationship and presence on new media through earned influencer programs

Written & Oral Skills

• Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a strategic and compelling manner
• Supervise all team writing and editing and makes time to train teams
• Be accountable for and have control over final review of all presentations, memos, meeting reports and client materials
• Work closely with senior management to develop strategic and creative recommendations
• Extremely comfortable with plan/idea presentation; compelling speaking style

Budgeting

• Understands DeVries’ business model and staffing
• Comfortable managing up to $1M of client revenue
• Strong sense of how to hunt for organic opportunities for growth
• Create and execute accurate budget estimates for clients for long-term and short-term programs and adhere to approved funds
• Overall budget management (Fee and OOP tracking)
• Authorize billing invoices and if necessary, follow-up with past-due invoices to clients

Team Management

• Elevates successes and challenges appropriately to supervisor
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to account team(s)
• Develop and coach account teams for peak performance
• Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the agency
• Be key contact for internal staff to address issues
• Ensure quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations
• Attend account reviews and staff meetings – provide ongoing communications and feedback
• Help structure and staff new and existing project teams, including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
• Ensure that account team members adhere to agency time reporting and financial guidelines
• Conduct performance reviews
• Make recommendations regarding salary increases, promotions, etc.
• Serve as a role model to other team members

New Business Development

• New business hungry mentality; strong networker
• Assist in the development of new business initiatives
• Capable participating in new business pitch development and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Experience

9+ years related professional experience

Success Factors

• Can turn ideas into workable plans
• Adeptness in conveying ownership of assigned projects to junior team members
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict
• Skill in mobilizing and motivating teams
• Expertise in working independently
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• Aptitude for financial analysis
• Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
• Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
• Aptitude for successfully “selling” additional services or negotiate additional funding for projects
• Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career
• Desire to pursue learning and self-development; participates in required and voluntary professional development programs.
• Can anticipate client and team needs
• Attention to detail and quality
• Can solve problems
• Can impress new business prospects

DeVries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. DeVries recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship st

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.