Education Internships
Education internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working educators and curriculum designers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Education are actively listed, with Walgreens, Merck, and Stryker among the employers posting roles now.
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*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.
*****INTERNS AND SEASONAL INTERNS ARE ELIGIBLE ONLY FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ACCRUED BASED ON HOURS WORKED. NO OTHER BENEFIT INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY STIPEND APPLY TO INTERNS OR SEASONAL INTERNS*****
Location: Chicago
Internship type: Year-round intern (1,000 hours max, January 2027–December 2027)
Hybrid Work Program
OCC operates under a Hybrid Work Program which, absent an approved exception, requires employees to work from an OCC office at least 3 days per week. To maximize in–person collaboration, Tuesday and Wednesday are considered anchor days, and all employees are expected to work in the office both days. Employees meeting performance expectations are generally permitted to select 2 other days per week to work remotely if desired. When working remotely, employees are generally expected to work from the state in which they reside, absent an exception approved by Human Resources. Additionally, OCC generally does not permit employees to work while traveling internationally.
About OCC:
A World Class Clearing Organization
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 21 exchanges and trading platforms.
OCC also provides free and engaging educational resources about the benefits and risks of options through its Options Industry Council (OIC).
OCC is building a culture that empowers continued learning, authentic innovation, and constant creativity.
About the Intern Program:
OCC is looking for interns who are eager to learn, humble enough to ask questions, and ready to think critically about complex problems. The OCC Internship Program equips students with the real-world skills needed to transition successfully into a career in financial services. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, applying your skills and knowledge to real challenges facing the business. Your time with us is a real opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of OCC!
OCC's Year-Round Internship Program is a 12-month opportunity running from January through December and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled at a college or university. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000-hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment, and overtime is not permitted.
About the Team & Role
The Options Industry Council (OIC), an educational resource of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), helps individual investors, financial professionals, and other market participants understand the risks and benefits of exchange-listed options through content delivered via OptionsEducation.org, webinars, podcasts, and social/digital channels. This intern would support that mission by helping draft and schedule social content, gaining exposure to paid social campaigns, assisting with email marketing and website management, handling administrative tasks such as budget tracking, and supporting the technology operations behind OIC's core educational programs — all while gaining exposure to the financial industry, options, and clearing processes.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Social Media Content Creation & Channel Management
Work alongside the IE marketing team to create content for our education social channels, help manage scheduling through our social media tools, and get real-world experience supporting paid social campaigns.
Email Marketing Content Creation & Marketing Automation Platform Management
Support email marketing efforts by helping draft and design monthly campaign content promoting OIC initiatives, while assisting with campaign execution and subscriber list management through the marketing automation platform.
Administrative & Operational Support
Assist with administrative tasks such as budget tracking, campaign tracking spreadsheets, and website edits/updates.
Candidate Qualifications
Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028.
Desired Majors
Marketing, Advertising, Communications
Technical Skills/Experience Desired
Required:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Comfort with Excel for basic budget tracking and reporting (formulas, simple spreadsheets)
Strong digital literacy and ability to quickly learn new internal tools/platforms
Not required, but a plus:
Familiarity with social media scheduling/management tools (ex: Sprout Social)
Experience with email marketing platforms (ex: Salesforce Account Engagement)
Familiarity with CMS platforms (ex: Kentico)
Exposure to CRM platforms (ex: Salesforce)
Basic graphic design skills (ex: Adobe Creative Suite or Figma)
Exposure to paid social platforms (ex: Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager)
Familiarity with analytics tools (ex: Google Analytics, native social platform insights)
Additional Qualifications
Interest in financial markets, investing, or the options/derivatives industry (a plus, not required)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly important given the regulated/financial services environment
Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally across marketing, compliance, and subject-matter experts
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and willingness to ask questions
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Strong time-management skills and reliability in meeting deadlines
Enthusiasm for learning new tools, platforms, and processes with minimal hand-holding
About Us
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
Compensation
- The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
- In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
- We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
- All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00Incentive Range
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.
Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.
Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.
Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.
For more information about OCC, please click here.
OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.
*****INTERNS AND SEASONAL INTERNS ARE ELIGIBLE ONLY FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ACCRUED BASED ON HOURS WORKED. NO OTHER BENEFIT INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY STIPEND APPLY TO INTERNS OR SEASONAL INTERNS*****
Location: Chicago
Internship type: Year-round intern (1,000 hours max, January 2027–December 2027)
Hybrid Work Program
OCC operates under a Hybrid Work Program which, absent an approved exception, requires employees to work from an OCC office at least 3 days per week. To maximize in–person collaboration, Tuesday and Wednesday are considered anchor days, and all employees are expected to work in the office both days. Employees meeting performance expectations are generally permitted to select 2 other days per week to work remotely if desired. When working remotely, employees are generally expected to work from the state in which they reside, absent an exception approved by Human Resources. Additionally, OCC generally does not permit employees to work while traveling internationally.
About OCC:
A World Class Clearing Organization
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 21 exchanges and trading platforms.
OCC also provides free and engaging educational resources about the benefits and risks of options through its Options Industry Council (OIC).
OCC is building a culture that empowers continued learning, authentic innovation, and constant creativity.
About the Intern Program:
OCC is looking for interns who are eager to learn, humble enough to ask questions, and ready to think critically about complex problems. The OCC Internship Program equips students with the real-world skills needed to transition successfully into a career in financial services. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, applying your skills and knowledge to real challenges facing the business. Your time with us is a real opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of OCC!
OCC's Year-Round Internship Program is a 12-month opportunity running from January through December and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled at a college or university. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000-hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment, and overtime is not permitted.
About the Team & Role
The Options Industry Council (OIC), an educational resource of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), helps individual investors, financial professionals, and other market participants understand the risks and benefits of exchange-listed options through content delivered via OptionsEducation.org, webinars, podcasts, and social/digital channels. This intern would support that mission by helping draft and schedule social content, gaining exposure to paid social campaigns, assisting with email marketing and website management, handling administrative tasks such as budget tracking, and supporting the technology operations behind OIC's core educational programs — all while gaining exposure to the financial industry, options, and clearing processes.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Social Media Content Creation & Channel Management
Work alongside the IE marketing team to create content for our education social channels, help manage scheduling through our social media tools, and get real-world experience supporting paid social campaigns.
Email Marketing Content Creation & Marketing Automation Platform Management
Support email marketing efforts by helping draft and design monthly campaign content promoting OIC initiatives, while assisting with campaign execution and subscriber list management through the marketing automation platform.
Administrative & Operational Support
Assist with administrative tasks such as budget tracking, campaign tracking spreadsheets, and website edits/updates.
Candidate Qualifications
Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028.
Desired Majors
Marketing, Advertising, Communications
Technical Skills/Experience Desired
Required:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Comfort with Excel for basic budget tracking and reporting (formulas, simple spreadsheets)
Strong digital literacy and ability to quickly learn new internal tools/platforms
Not required, but a plus:
Familiarity with social media scheduling/management tools (ex: Sprout Social)
Experience with email marketing platforms (ex: Salesforce Account Engagement)
Familiarity with CMS platforms (ex: Kentico)
Exposure to CRM platforms (ex: Salesforce)
Basic graphic design skills (ex: Adobe Creative Suite or Figma)
Exposure to paid social platforms (ex: Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager)
Familiarity with analytics tools (ex: Google Analytics, native social platform insights)
Additional Qualifications
Interest in financial markets, investing, or the options/derivatives industry (a plus, not required)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly important given the regulated/financial services environment
Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally across marketing, compliance, and subject-matter experts
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and willingness to ask questions
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Strong time-management skills and reliability in meeting deadlines
Enthusiasm for learning new tools, platforms, and processes with minimal hand-holding
About Us
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
Compensation
- The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
- In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
- We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
- All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00Incentive Range
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.
Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.
Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.
Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.
For more information about OCC, please click here.
OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Education Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens15
- Merck1
- Stryker1
- Beck's Hybrids1
- ORGANIC VALLEY1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Tips for Your Education Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large school systems, edtech companies, and education nonprofits open summer intern cohorts the preceding fall and close them well before spring. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from September onward and apply as soon as a role matches your goals.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Education intern hiring teams have little work history to evaluate, so they look for documented proof of skill. Create two or three complete artifacts, lesson plans with stated learning objectives, a curriculum module, a tutoring case study, or an instructional-design sample, and keep them somewhere you can link to or share quickly.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and ensures you catch openings that never make it to university recruiting events.
Practice the education intern interview format out loud
Education intern screens often include a short teaching demonstration, a lesson-plan walkthrough, or scenario questions about classroom management and student engagement. Practice answering these out loud and explaining your reasoning, not just your conclusion, interviewers weigh how you think through a student challenge as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured education internship pipelines early
Larger school districts, edtech firms, and education nonprofits run cohort or rotational intern programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, move on fixed timelines, and fill fast. Identify the ones aligned with your focus area, instructional design, curriculum development, or classroom teaching, and apply in the first wave they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 50% of the education internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through positions you cannot take. Applying only to roles that fit your situation also keeps your applications more focused and your outreach more specific.
Education Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an education internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For education candidates, the concrete artifact is a teaching portfolio, lesson plan samples, or documented curriculum work that gives recruiters something to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an education internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For education interns, what drives it is consistent performance on real classroom or program work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself for the offer without counting on it, treat every project as if it is your final interview.
When should I apply for education internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large school districts, education nonprofits, and edtech companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role fits your situation keeps you ahead of each wave.
Are education internships paid?
Most professional education internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and individual listings show what the employer discloses. Internships at large edtech firms and school systems tend to offer structured stipends or hourly rates, while smaller nonprofits vary more widely. Check each listing for what the employer has shared.
What should an education internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For education candidates, that means lesson plans with measurable outcomes, curriculum modules you designed, tutoring or coaching results, or published analyses of learning data, linked wherever the work lives publicly. Add relevant coursework in pedagogy, instructional design, or your subject area, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote education internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the education internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract candidates nationally, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type at the start of your search so you are only reviewing positions you can actually commit to.
Can international students get education internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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