Children's Book Publishing Intern (2-4hrs/week, remote)

<p><strong>Company Description</strong> Kelly Tutors is an edutainment-focused learning company that blends tutoring, classes, study skills, humor, and cultural commentary to help kids connect education with real-world skills. The organization offers online one-on-one coaching and group classes, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship programs where students ages 5–18 build and launch real businesses in about 90 days. Through live classes, simulators, and downloadable resources, students explore topics such as financial literacy, public speaking, branding, marketing, and sales while engaging in project-based, experiential learning. Over 12+ years, Kelly Tutors has taught more than 10,000 students and earned high ratings from families, with media connections that include Good Morning America, the NYSE, and Time for Kids. The company is energetic, humorous, and systems-oriented, positioning itself as a bridge between traditional education and real-world success by building confidence, money skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and critical thinking.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Description</strong> This is a remote internship role for a Children’s Book Publishing Intern, requiring approximately 2–4 hours per week. The intern will assist with the development of children’s book concepts aligned with Kelly Tutors’ educational and entrepreneurial themes, including brainstorming story ideas, characters, and formats that are engaging and age-appropriate. Day-to-day tasks may include drafting and revising manuscript sections, reviewing feedback, and helping prepare content for digital or print publication. The intern may also support basic research on children’s publishing trends, competitor titles, and educational standards to inform story structure and learning objectives. Collaboration with the founding team or content leads, attending brief check-in calls, and maintaining organized files and timelines are core aspects of this internship.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Story development and writing skills, including an interest in children’s literature, storytelling, and age-appropriate tone.</li><li>Basic editing and proofreading skills to refine text, support consistency, and ensure clarity for young readers and families.</li><li>Research skills to explore children’s book markets, educational topics, and examples of experiential or project-based learning.</li><li>Organizational skills, including managing drafts, tracking feedback, and working within simple publishing or content workflows.</li><li>Comfort with remote collaboration tools (e.g., shared documents, video calls, project boards) and reliable time management for a 2–4 hour/week commitment.</li><li>Genuine interest in education, entrepreneurship for kids, or edutainment; prior coursework or experience in English, Education, Creative Writing, or a related field is beneficial but not required.</li><li>Openness to feedback, willingness to learn about the publishing process, and the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with a small, fast-moving team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>What You Get</p><ul><li>Real-world research with direct application</li><li>Unpaid but high-impact</li><li>Reference letter from Kelly</li><li>Weekly Mentor meetings (30 min each)</li><li>Self-led projects, goal setting</li><li>Flexible hours</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is an unpaid educational training program with Kelly Tutors LLC for current/recent students/graduates and/or non-US residents. There is no expectation of compensation or future employment. You will gain weekly 1-on-1 mentorship with the founder, real portfolio work, a professional recommendation letter, and hands-on experience building a growing education brand.</p>