AI PROTOTYPING INTERN

ABOUT

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization that gives kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. Families know us for our independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and apps. Educators use our free curriculum and edtech reviews to plan lessons and integrate technology into their teaching practice. At our core, we are a children's advocacy group. We draw on original research, industry expertise, and community partnerships to advocate for laws and policies that help kids thrive.

We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a hybrid work model that combines at least 3 days in-office work and remote work opportunities, balancing operational effectiveness and collaboration.

SCOPE

The AI Prototyping Squad is a small, agile team exploring how AI can enhance Common Sense’s mission, including both internal tools and user-facing products. This role is flexible based on your skills—whether through user research, prototyping, or AI-powered learning design, you’ll help shape the future of AI in media and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the AI prototyping squad to explore how AI can support kids, families, and educators.
• Conduct user research (e.g., surveys, interviews, user tests) to gather insights.
• Analyze feedback and synthesize actionable recommendations for the team.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping—this could involve designing interactions, creating low-fidelity mockups, or coding small-scale proof-of-concepts, depending on skills.
• Assist in documentation and presentations to share findings and prototypes with stakeholders.
• Gain hands-on experience in AI, user research, and iterative prototyping in an education and nonprofit setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current graduate student with an interest in AI, UX research, education technology, product design, or related fields.
• Ability to think critically about AI’s role in education and media.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • User research (e.g., surveys, interviews, usability testing, A/B testing).
  • Prototyping (technical or non-technical).
  • Educational content design or instructional design.
• Willingness to iterate quickly, experiment, and adapt to new challenges.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• REPORTS TO: PM, AI Prototyping Squad
  LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
• DURATION: June 16 - August 22, 2025
• PAY: $25/hr, up to 40 hours/week
  This is a paid opportunity, and we will work with your clinical or internship office for school credit if necessary.
• Interns must be available to attend weekly educational Lunch & Learns, which are held every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (PST).

Common Sense provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Common Sense will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.