Education Services Intern

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Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.

Paid internship, Pay $20/hour, 15-20 hours per week, with potential for increased hours during peak periods, flexible around your class schedule.

Description of duties: Gain hands-on experience as an intern supporting SPIE Education Services in the delivery of technical courses at SPIE events and online. In this role, you will assist with instructor coordination, course preparation, and content management for both digital and in-person delivery. You will also support course operations by maintaining accurate records, assisting with logistics, and contributing to customer support and ongoing program activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, expand your skills, and work with experienced professionals.

Education & Experience Requirements: Current student or recent graduate in a relevant field (education, science, business, or a related area). Strong computer application and communication skills, both written and verbal, are preferred.

Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Culture: At SPIE, we believe innovation thrives when people feel valued, supported, and empowered. We cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth—where diverse perspectives are embraced, bold ideas are encouraged, and every voice matters.

Please include a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position.

All materials must be received by 5 p.m. 6/16/2026. 

SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Upload your CV/Resume or any other relevant file. PDF preferred. Max. file size: 32 MB.
Upload your Cover Letter. PDF preferred. Max. file size: 32 MB.

About SPIE

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, was founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies.

Serving 255,000 constituents from 183 countries, the not-for-profit society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth.

SPIE annually organizes and sponsors approximately 25 major technical forums, exhibitions, and education programs in North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, where more than 35,000 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs showcase the latest innovations across a wide range of technologies.

SPIE publishes the SPIE Digital Library, the world’s largest collection of optics and photonics applied research with more than 500,000 papers from SPIE journals, conference proceedings and presentations, and eBooks. Research spans biomedicine, communications, sensors, defense and security, manufacturing, electronics, energy, and imaging.

Over the past five years, SPIE has contributed more than $24 million to the international optics community through our advocacy and support, including scholarships, educational resources, travel grants, endowed gifts, and public-policy development.

Membership includes Fellows and Senior Member programs. The Society has named more than 1,500 SPIE Members as Fellows since 1955, and implemented its Senior Member program in 2008.

The SPIE awards program serves to recognize outstanding contributions from individuals throughout the scientific community.

The SPIE international office is located in Bellingham, Washington and the SPIE Europe office is located in Cardiff, Wales.

Got a question? Just want to say hello? Email us at recruiting@spie.org. We’d love to hear from you.

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