Product Management Intern

SUMMARY: The American middle class is in crisis. The workforce is rapidly changing with old jobs disappearing and new jobs requiring new skills taking their place. Millions of people soon to enter the workforce or early in their careers are unclear about the prospects for jobs today and uncertain of what steps to take to land roles in the jobs and careers of tomorrow. What’s worse, many people early in their careers feel stuck in roles unaligned to their goals. They need more information, guidance, access to coursework and certifications, and ways to showcase their talent to potential employers who can help them build a better life. That’s where Tallo, a Stride company, comes in.  That's where you come in.  

Tallo is passionate about helping early talent explore and match high-quality jobs and complete the training they need to succeed. We focus on talent with skill or credential gaps because they offer the greatest untapped opportunity to employers and our society. Today, we engage with more than 1.6 million young people, state agencies, and dozens of organizations to make matches that change lives. We're committed to serving many more people in the next few years as we grow. The marketplace doesn't lack opportunity, and it doesn't lack talent.  It lacks a way to connect the two.  Come join us. 

Tallo is seeking a Product Management Intern that will be responsible for contributing to our Product team through design projects, UX research, process implementation and more. In addition to this, you will receive hands-on experience and collaborate with multiple departments in a professional environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  

• Competitive Analysis: Support Tallo’s innovation by completing competitive analyses of existing platforms and considering market trends. Share findings and recommendations on best ways to implement them.   

• Day-to-Day Product Maintenance: Support the product team by managing production issues, grooming tickets, and product documentation.   

• UX Research: Conduct and analyze user research to inform design and product decisions. Develop research strategies and methodologies across multiple projects while ensuring findings are applied and acted upon.   

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Participate in the testing of new and existing features on the Tallo platform, providing detailed feedback to improve functionality and user experience. 

• Other Responsibilities: Perform additional tasks as assigned by Tallo team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This position has no current formal supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Currently pursuing an education in User Experience, Product Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (including community college, trade school, bootcamp, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree program.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Ability to create and maintain an active Tallo account. 

• Access to personal smartphone and laptop. 

• Familiarity with or willingness to use Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration. 

• Ability to clear a required background check. 

Certificates and Licenses:  

None 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Familiarity with building/measuring/learning development processes 

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively 

• Ability to take initiative and work independently. 

• Familiarity with the Tallo platform and its features. 

• Experience with UX and product management tools such as Jira, Azure, Notion, Miro, Figma, and Canva 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This is a home-based position 

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate this position will pay $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. This is a temporary/Internship role. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Randstad offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.