Curation Intern

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is transforming workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace of 60,000+ skill-building courses and learning pathways. We help organizations build skills and stay compliant through a high-quality content catalog, seamless LMS/LXP integrations, and advanced capabilities like skills-based curation and multilingual content creation. 

More than 2,000 companies, including 150+ of the Global 2000, rely on OpenSesame to develop the world’s most productive and admired workforces.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

Internship Overview

OpenSesame seeks passionate, driven students to join our paid summer internship program and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, remote-first B2B SaaS company developing AI-powered products that help organizations upskill their people, transform performance, and fuel long-term growth.

In this immersive program, you’ll join one of several teams within our Curation organization—Curation, Exclusive Content, or Catalog—and play a key role in shaping the learning content that powers OpenSesame’s global marketplace. Whether you’re curating high-quality courses to meet diverse customer needs, developing exclusive video-based content with our production team, or organizing and optimizing our vast catalog of eLearning courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how great learning experiences are built, refined, and delivered.

Along the way, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, connect with OpenSesame’s leadership, and explore how AI, data insights, and creative problem-solving drive innovation in digital learning and course development.

When you apply, you’ll complete one application that includes a short creative project and rank your top three team preferences. After reviewing your application, we’ll match you with the team that best aligns with your skills, interests, and goals for the summer.

About the Curation Teams

Curation Team

At the heart of transforming the learning experience for our customers, the Curation Team brings in top publishers, selects the right courses to meet diverse training needs, and curates and refines our catalog to deliver impactful learning pathways that elevate the eLearning experience.

Exclusive Content Team

At OpenSesame, the Exclusive Content Team creates and curates high-quality eLearning courses that meet the evolving needs of our customers. By partnering with top publishers and industry experts, we produce innovative, engaging training programs that redefine the learning experience and drive professional growth. Interns support content production using Simon, our AI-powered course authoring tool—preparing and publishing videos, managing assets, and helping create short, impactful educational content.

Catalog Team

Keeps OpenSesame’s catalog dynamic, organized, and easy to navigate for learners worldwide. Every course is thoughtfully curated, up to date, and easily discoverable to support professional growth. Interns gain hands-on experience managing a large eLearning catalog, working with data, and improving course accessibility. This team is an ideal fit for those interested in library science, data organization, or content curation.

Performance Objectives

By 2 Weeks

• Learn how OpenSesame’s Course Development & Curation teams build, organize, and maintain eLearning content.
• Get familiar with key systems, tools, and workflows used to manage and improve course quality.
• Support your assigned team with foundational tasks such as data organization, file management, or course review.

By 30 Days

• Contribute to an active project such as improving course organization, supporting new content launches, or enhancing catalog accuracy and structure.
• Explore ways to use AI tools to streamline workflows, analyze content data, or improve course mapping and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content initiatives and use data insights to identify opportunities to enhance course quality, accessibility, and engagement.

By 60 Days

• Take ownership of a focused project such as optimizing catalog categories, developing internal documentation, or piloting an AI-assisted content improvement process.
• Present your project outcomes and recommendations to your team or leadership group.

Creative Project Requirement: As part of your application, you are required to submit a creative project that helps us get to know you beyond your resume. You’re encouraged to choose any format that best represents you — for example, a short video (under 5 minutes), slide deck, written reflection, cover letter, vision board, Miro board, or another medium that showcases your ideas and personality.

In your project, please answer the following three questions:

• How do you see OpenSesame fitting into your career journey or long-term goals?
• What strengths, skills, or perspectives will you bring to OpenSesame to make an impact and contribute to our mission?
• What excites you most about working with AI, and how do you think it can shape the future of learning and work?

You’ll share a link to your project as part of your application. To ensure your project is effectively reviewed, please keep it concise and focused. Think of it as your opportunity to show us how you bring ideas to life and what makes your perspective stand out. We’re drawn to curiosity, creativity, and authentic expression. 

Additional Program Details

Application Closes: Friday, 27th February 2026

Program Dates: 

• Anticipated Start: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
• Anticipated End: Friday, 14 August 2026

Commitment:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

Eligibility and Location: 

• Must be a current student enrolled in a college/university program or have graduated within the past 12 months (undergraduate, postgraduate, or associate programs accepted)
• This position is fully remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S. 

Compensation:

• Standard: $18/hour

Fully Remote Role: Interns must have a personal computer and access to consistent high-speed internet during working hours.

Opportunities and Expectations: OpenSesame’s internship program is immersive and growth-focused, pairing each intern with a dedicated mentor and offering meaningful, hands-on projects that make an impact. You’ll also take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and book club discussions, receive volunteer time off to give back to your community, and gain full access to our course catalog for your own learning and development. 

Interview Process: When you apply, you’ll submit one application, which includes your creative project and team preferences. After the application review, selected candidates will be invited to a virtual OpenSesame webinar to learn more about our company, culture, and internship program. Following the event, all candidates will move forward to interviews with the hiring manager and team for the department they’re being considered for.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your creativity, energy, and problem-solving skills to OpenSesame. We’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the table!

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.