Financial Literacy Content & Research Internship

As the Financial Literacy Content & Research Intern, you will research effective financial habit-forming practices for Gen Z students, provide recommendations to make the curriculum hyper-relevant for Making Waves students, give feedback on outreach and marketing efforts, develop social media content, and conduct usability testing on the curriculum itself. This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine research, marketing, and hands-on testing to create an engaging and impactful learning experience. 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):  

User Experience Research & Testing 

• Conduct research on effective financial habit-forming practices tailored for Gen Z college students, drawing on academic studies, industry reports, and user interviews. 
• Analyze research findings and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the relevance, accessibility and engagement of financial literacy curriculum. 
• Review and provide constructive feedback on the outreach and marketing plan for the financial literacy curriculum. 
• Participate in testing and usability studies of the financial literacy curriculum, providing feedback for improvement based on user experience principles. 
• Assist in creating reports, summaries, and visual presentations to communicate research insights and testing results. 

Content Development & Curriculum Support 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate findings and feedback into curriculum design and delivery. 
• Review raw data from the Student Survey’s to identify trends and student needs, then formulate ideas or campaigns around a relevant financial literacy topic based on findings. 
• Research what other organizations are doing to teach financial literacy to Gen Z and potentially connect with them to gather insights on effective strategies and lessons learned. 
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling and educational social media content promoting the curriculum to Making Waves students. 
• Attend team meetings and contribute to strategic discussions on financial literacy education. 

• Pay:  An hourly rate of  $18-20/hour. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy. We understand the historical inequities created by salary negotiations and believe in offering a starting salary that is fair and grounded in evidence collected during a clear, competency-aligned hiring process.  
• Internship credit: This can be used for internship credit depending on your interest and academic program requirements.  

This internship is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for user experience research, testing, and curriculum development. The Financial Literacy Content & Research Intern will play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Coaching Department in optimizing and promoting new financial literacy curriculum, intended to equip Gen Z college students with the knowledge, tools, and habits needed to achieve long-term financial stability and success. 

• Current undergrad college student in California 
• Ability to commit to this internship’s schedule (~6 hours per week) 
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to synthesize research findings into actionable insights 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment 

Applications close December 5, 2025. All applications will be reviewed after this deadline with an anticipated start date of February 3, 2026.