Positions available at Instructables

Instructables is seeking interns of all shapes and sizes! We're looking for people who take good pictures, write well, and want to share their knowledge and help us manage the community. An active Instructables account with great projects is the best way to show off your skills.  It's very rare that we would hire an intern who hasn't already posted an Instructable, so if you aren't already an author, share something!

All of our internships are paid.  We unfortunately do not offer unpaid internships.  Our summer 2013 internship program is full.  

Tim is also running an internship program where he teaches you skills in exchange for help documenting heirloom technologies. Check here for more information.

Instructables is located in downtown San Francisco, CA.

Internships on are a rolling basis, and there is no deadline for applications. 



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We're located in downtown San Francisco in an old salon, with gorgeous natural light and access to our roof.  At our lab, we have a laser cutter, 5 sewing machines each with a different specialty, a full kitchen, and plenty of hand-tools in addition to the computers you'd expect.  We have work-sponsored Trojan Horse raids, Pirate Raids and Zombie Attacks, Build Nights, Pizza Offs, indoor skydiving, trapeze lessons, and monthly build-days.


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This is the most recent and up to date job listing for Instructables despite the posting date.

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martzsam says: Apr 22, 2013. 1:21 PM
Is it possible to apply for an internship as a student exiting high school and entering college? I start college in the fall and am currently looking for various internship opportunities.
Kiteman in reply to martzsamApr 22, 2013. 1:42 PM
If you read the full post;

"For summer 2013, we only have internship positions open for software engineering.  You must currently be in an undergraduate or graduate program to qualify."
martzsam in reply to KitemanApr 22, 2013. 2:23 PM
I did see that. I was more interested by the opportunities beyond 2013.

"Instructables is seeking interns of all shapes and sizes! We're looking for people who take good pictures, write well, and want to share their knowledge and help us manage the community."
astroboy907 says: Apr 13, 2013. 2:20 PM
I would totally do this Summer 2013 if I happened to live near Alemeda or Instructables HQ... of course, ya know, labor laws do interfere sometimes. And the fact that I live 800 miles away so commute would be a pain to say the least....


GorillazMiko says: Nov 1, 2012. 9:04 PM
Any available internships for winter 2012?
ewilhelm (author) in reply to GorillazMikoNov 5, 2012. 1:24 PM
Yes.
kingofawesomeness in reply to ewilhelmApr 1, 2013. 1:21 PM
i know the reply is going to be no, but can 9 year olds do it ;)
Lithium Rain in reply to GorillazMikoNov 2, 2012. 11:43 AM
Don't doooooooooooooo it...
Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainNov 5, 2012. 1:29 PM
I remember when you'd be jealous of an intern...
ASCAS in reply to KitemanFeb 9, 2013. 11:44 PM
Hello MR. Kiteman!

Is there an age limit for the job? :D We would like to help out for free, just for instructables to be better place! I've been an instructable fan at the age of 10. Me and my friends have some programming capabilities, well we study in a Academics&Technical School. Building projects and programming is our hobby (HTML, CSS, JAVA, JQuery ,C++, Arduino), hope to spend my free time reaching out for some help :)))))
Kiteman in reply to ASCASFeb 10, 2013. 3:38 AM
You're 13, right?

I don't know Californian employment law, but in the UK you would be old enough for paid work, like a paper round or helping in a shop, as long as it did not interfere with school work, and as long as your school is satisfied that the work is safe.

So, what you need to do is find out what the legal position is in San Francisco (somebody at school should be able to help with that). Regarding safety, there are no tools at HQ more dangerous than those you'll use in "shop" lessons.

Assuming that goes well, you will then need to a proposal together for Ewihelm, the boss. Say what you could help with, what skills you have, maybe even suggest projects you could do independently.

Words of warning, though:

You need to remember that HQ is not a school or youthclub - the staff there are very friendly, some of the coolest people you'll ever meet, but they have their own jobs to do, and will not be able to monitor you and your safety as closely as you may be used to.

Having said that, good luck.
ASCAS in reply to KitemanFeb 10, 2013. 5:48 AM
Actually I'm 14. Thanks for the fast reply though! Oh I forgot to tell you, actually I live in the Philippines, pretty far from the US. I was thinking more of a home job (on the desk), like being the one to manage guide entries (source code improvements), sending some ideas and visual improvements (emailing the HQ codes). It would be fun to work with people in the HQ though.

I just realize that there's a certain section in ibles, I haven't gone into, the forum section! Well I could probably post articles about site improvements :))) I Guess the forum section doesn't get viewers as much as the ible guides.

- Thanks

Kiteman in reply to ASCASFeb 10, 2013. 6:04 AM
I doubt they would be able to organise that as official position, but there's nothing stopping you sending suggestions for improvements via the feedback section.
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanNov 8, 2012. 10:50 AM
Yeah...

To be fair, Instructables is certainly not the same as it was in those days*, and I am not at all the same person I was back then. :)

*Or perhaps as it was portrayed, I suppose.
Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainNov 8, 2012. 11:36 AM
It would be unnatural for the site to remain unchanging for so long, but I do believe that the heart & soul of the site are still there, behind the updates.
caitlinsdad in reply to Lithium RainNov 2, 2012. 11:47 AM
I'm afraid if there were one internship left and both of you were standing there for the interview, I'd have to give it to....
caitlinsdad in reply to GorillazMikoNov 2, 2012. 11:28 AM
There is also this:
http://www.instructables.com/group/air/?show=INSTRUCTABLES&limit=15&sort=VIEWS

http://www.instructables.com/community/Artist-in-Residence-FAQ/

way better being called an AIRhead than intern.

I could write a letter of recommendation...wait, that won't do any good...
lovemonkeyman says: Feb 23, 2013. 1:37 PM
i live in the UK .... Any opportunity's available here ?
kingofawesomeness in reply to lovemonkeymanApr 1, 2013. 1:18 PM
you probly can....monkeyman
Kiteman in reply to lovemonkeymanFeb 23, 2013. 2:25 PM
You can travel there - at least 2 past Artists in Residence have been British*, and I can't see an obvious reason why a Brit couldn't be an intern.

I highly recommend giving it a go.



*One of them was me.
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanFeb 23, 2013. 4:22 PM
Other than, perhaps, labor laws. :P
Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainFeb 24, 2013. 2:59 AM
Labour laws don't apply to AiRs, since they are not actually employed by the site.

Internships and "proper" are different, but, since hundreds of British students spend their Summers working in US summercamps, or spending a gap year working there, I'd assume the problems are routinely surmountable.
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanMar 5, 2013. 1:54 PM
Oh, I know it's doable - just pointing out that, if you actually want to be an intern as a foreign national, there are hoops to jump through. :)
Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainMar 5, 2013. 1:56 PM
(Which are easier to jump through if you take *all* your bank details with you...)
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanMar 5, 2013. 8:15 PM
Oooo, I imagine...did someone forget to do that? :D
Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainMar 6, 2013. 5:27 AM
*cough*Maybe*cough*
caitlinsdad in reply to Lithium RainFeb 23, 2013. 4:35 PM
and if they still had a grudge concerning that little tiff with King George III.
lindarose92 says: Mar 6, 2013. 1:15 PM
I am interested in applying for an internship but I can't understand what "robot-related" subject means...can anybody please explain it to me?
Kiteman in reply to lindarose92Mar 6, 2013. 1:46 PM
Mention the Instructables logo/mascot, Robot, in the subject line of your email.
lindarose92 in reply to KitemanMar 6, 2013. 2:38 PM
oh I see now, I suspected it had something to do with it but I wasn't sure, thank you!! :)
Kiteman in reply to lindarose92Mar 6, 2013. 2:41 PM
You're welcome!
lindarose92 in reply to KitemanMar 25, 2013. 3:52 PM
Ehm...it's me again (sorry) :D I love to create and I am in love with Instructables! For this reason I really wanted to apply for an internship but I also ended up reading the Artist in Residence Program that sounds so interesting and similar too. I was wondering, what's the main difference between them?
randofo in reply to lindarose92Mar 25, 2013. 4:16 PM
The artist in residence is a 1-3 month residency where you work on making Instructables. You would use our space and tools, but would have a large amount of autonomy. This program involves a fixed one-time living stipend. The internship program is roughly about 1/2 project time and 1/2 site-related work. This would involve being part of the day-to-day operation of the website. This gets paid hourly.
lindarose92 in reply to randofoMar 26, 2013. 3:01 AM
Thank you very much for the explanation. I have to make up my mind now! :)
sciman1 says: Mar 13, 2013. 8:35 PM
any chance you'd have space for an intern from mid may till early august?
ride on toy dude says: Dec 2, 2012. 10:00 AM
Any age limit on the internships???
SCIENCEPAL says: Nov 11, 2012. 10:53 AM
Is there any internship available 4 2013 summer?
Daniel Zf says: Oct 20, 2012. 4:42 PM
And im in mexico XD
Still ill try to post all the stuff i can, researching in mexican candy :)
Also will make a post on the dia de muertos and noche mexicana how to, just hope to ge the time.
Thanks instructables for this oportunity to share my small knowledge, this is helping me as a small therapy to overcome my depression.
FieldingBlue says: Sep 26, 2012. 5:37 AM
I don't suppose you have any openings in Australia?
pipsqueakboy says: Sep 6, 2012. 6:48 AM
What is the hiring age for jobs?
ThorsMitersaw says: Feb 29, 2012. 7:44 AM
where is the contact email...?
Kiteman in reply to ThorsMitersawJul 31, 2012. 1:24 PM
(Scroll all the way down the page.)
ASCAS in reply to KitemanAug 4, 2012. 3:26 AM
+1
eXtremeSomething in reply to ThorsMitersawJul 31, 2012. 1:02 PM
Your not getting in ;)
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eXtremeSomething in reply to eXtremeSomethingJul 31, 2012. 1:04 PM
ohhhhhh my troll face image didn't work
lemonie in reply to ThorsMitersawFeb 29, 2012. 10:16 AM
That's a little challenge, all applicants need to be smart enough to find the contact-email...

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ThorsMitersaw in reply to lemonieFeb 29, 2012. 6:12 PM
thanks for the implication that I am stupid... the only email address I see available is a generic information contact
stringstretcher in reply to ThorsMitersawMay 30, 2012. 7:10 AM
iwannawork at instructables dot com

I assume this is the contact info. Is it not?

iwannawork@instructables.com
(translation!) Hope that helps.
lemonie in reply to ThorsMitersawMar 1, 2012. 1:38 PM
You may take this implication instead:
The topic could have been better written to include something like "If you would like more information e-mail us at-"
(it's British-sarcasm or something)

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JamesRPatrick says: Mar 27, 2012. 2:13 PM
Can I sleep on the couch?
Kiteman in reply to JamesRPatrickMar 27, 2012. 2:19 PM
Jayefuu in reply to KitemanMar 27, 2012. 3:09 PM
'fraid not!
MKosterich says: Mar 20, 2012. 4:09 PM
Just in case you were concerned, I'm your next intern. Please prepare for me to bake your socks off!
pyromonkey says: Feb 26, 2012. 4:20 PM
I wish I lived in San Francisco! Got anything in the San Diego area?
nitrojohn says: Feb 7, 2012. 2:10 PM
Is there a phone number for INSTRUCTABLES.COM let me know people
dompower says: Feb 3, 2010. 2:21 PM
Hi Guys
check my work at www.deevista.com/anim  for3D graphics & animations.

Dominic Ancelm
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Tobita in reply to dompowerJan 29, 2012. 4:34 AM
Are you familiar with the drag racing that takes place on the service road near the private terminals of King Khaled airport? 1 am to af-fajr prayer Wednesday's and Thursday's (Thurs. and Fri. technically.) Great place to meet gear heads, assuming you catch the ones with a passion and not those with just a fat wallet.
lakishiamills in reply to dompowerFeb 9, 2010. 11:42 AM
wuz up
rock8034 says: Jan 24, 2012. 5:28 PM
i am a student, i been studying graphic design for three years and i would love to be in sales or an intern.
Labot2001 says: Feb 13, 2011. 6:30 AM
Does ibles have bases in Chicago and NY now...?
schumi23 in reply to Labot2001Jan 15, 2012. 9:28 AM
I hope so, cause i would love an internship there... but... im in NYC
Master Beorn says: Sep 20, 2011. 9:02 PM
Well, dammat. I guess I am out of the running then... I can't relocate to the Bay area, thought most of my extended family is there... But if something REMOTE comes up, Im'a challenge all y'all to MORTAL COMBAT! It will be mine. Oh yes. It WILL be mine.
Chirpoff says: Aug 12, 2011. 5:23 PM
I'm in a state close by... not exactly driving distance! :) But this would be a very cool job, I love making, doing, editing and photoshopping, and designing anything myself! Who knows, perhaps someday I might look into this further. Working with you guys as an employee would be really awesome!
scientificshiv says: Jul 16, 2011. 5:28 AM
how about the job for an "IDEA MAN"..................i'll do it for free ???
think bout it and for more details just mail me at

scientificshiv@gmail.com
Kiteman in reply to scientificshivJul 16, 2011. 5:37 AM
The proper name for that position is "member" - if you've got great ideas, just start a forum topic, PM the staff, or do it yourself.
scientificshiv in reply to KitemanAug 6, 2011. 3:50 AM
sure man thnx..........
thakur900 says: Aug 2, 2011. 8:47 AM
ok so if someone has a business proposal for instructables, where do they contact?

PM me if anyone knows the details...
kelseymh in reply to thakur900Aug 2, 2011. 1:48 PM
Did you look at the list of staff to find the right POC?
fishcake27 says: Jul 24, 2011. 7:32 PM
i wish i had a job here...
jeff-o says: Jun 11, 2011. 5:25 AM
I don't suppose a telepresence robot would be good enough, eh? Ontario to SF is one heck of a commute...
januaryelement says: Apr 26, 2011. 12:28 PM
does anyone know if instructables is still looking for interns?
nagarajugajula100 says: Mar 14, 2011. 12:07 PM
good one it is
jhernandez-3 says: Mar 10, 2011. 8:43 AM
bien jejejeje esta bno auke no lo puedo descargar
Batman4t says: Mar 4, 2011. 8:24 PM
The Java Web Developer looks like a very enjoyable job except I am short on the experience bullet point by one by year. I am assuming this would disqualify for that position, even if I meet all of the other requirements. I was wondering if I could get some confirmation on this fact. The reason I ask is because I don't want to waste my time writing a pointless cover letter and waste your time reading about another candidate who isn't qualified.
Kiteman in reply to Batman4tMar 5, 2011. 8:21 AM
Shortcomings in one requirement can be compensated for by superiority in another.

If you genuinely want the job, apply for it.

xrissy says: Feb 3, 2011. 8:05 AM
I love the Editor position. Unfortunately, I live in the UK :O( Boo hiss. Can I do it from here? What a cool job.

If you want to start a UK branch, let me know. Due to time constraints, I've only made 2 instructables, but both were featured, and one was put in one of your ebooks .... huh, huh?

Cheers -
Xrissy
Kiteman in reply to xrissyFeb 24, 2011. 3:11 PM
Hey, I'm ahead of you in the queue - I wrote part of the printed book.

gmjhowe in reply to xrissyFeb 24, 2011. 1:35 AM
We already have a UK branch, it is somewhat run from my front room though...

We are going to be at the makers faire this year! In full force.
Goodhart in reply to gmjhoweFeb 24, 2011. 4:40 PM
The one in Queens? ;-)
Kiteman in reply to GoodhartFeb 25, 2011. 2:19 AM
Who you calling a... oh....

No, the UK Faire, in Newcastle. There's a forum topic about it somewhere...
Goodhart in reply to KitemanFeb 25, 2011. 9:37 AM
I figured as much.... ;-)
iminthebathroom says: Jan 25, 2011. 9:58 PM
Oh man, what i wouldn't do... I forget living in Canada, I would need a visa and other pesky documents to relocate. Oddly enough on the radio erliar before they were playing that song, "if your going to San Francisco, where a flower in you hair..." How about a Northern Canadian Office?
fishinigami in reply to iminthebathroomJan 29, 2011. 10:40 AM
YES! that would be great! say... edmonton?
iminthebathroom in reply to fishinigamiJan 29, 2011. 1:00 PM
Maybe... I'm a west coaster though - I had dibs lol, I was thinking an online collaboration, as I'm sure there would be east coasters as well wanting in. It would keep things simple. instructables.ca anyone?
MrDee in reply to iminthebathroomFeb 12, 2011. 3:01 PM
instructables.ca does not seem to be an available domain, maybe they bought it :D
iminthebathroom in reply to MrDeeFeb 12, 2011. 5:09 PM
Interesting, maybe. Aside from asking I wonder if there is a way of determining ownership of such a thing
MrDee in reply to iminthebathroomFeb 12, 2011. 6:58 PM
I have no idea if this matters, but, if you go to instructables[dot]ca , at the bottom of the page is "contact us" maybe an army of Instructables users e-mailing them will persuade them to hand over the domain :P
iminthebathroom in reply to MrDeeFeb 12, 2011. 7:37 PM
maybe, but... lets make sure first that its not all ready owned by instructables.com, not wanting to re-invent instructables. More like just a Canadian chapter to make things slighlty easier for Canadians. Instructables may be based in San Francisco, but they are international in there intentions and actions. I love this site and the work they do here!
fishinigami in reply to iminthebathroomFeb 13, 2011. 11:05 AM
agreed.
measure twice cut once and all that
nak in reply to iminthebathroomFeb 13, 2011. 9:33 AM
WHOIS = is how you find out, I ran one from my box and it seems like .com has lots of info Technical Contact:
Wilheim, Eric info@instructables.com
Instructables
82 2nd St.
San Francisco, California 94105
United States
while the .ca is lacking... and isn't registered through godaddy like .com is
Name: (10dollar.ca) 10 Dollar Domain Names Inc.
Number: 1064689
peace
TheVicChick in reply to iminthebathroomFeb 8, 2011. 2:08 PM
I agree... Maybe something that someone with their own home office already can do??? *Pointing to myself
*

fishinigami in reply to iminthebathroomJan 29, 2011. 1:27 PM
i can deal with west coast.
i just find it a little annoying when everything is on the east coast (its a long and or expensive trip!).

yay, instructables.ca!
iminthebathroom in reply to fishinigamiJan 31, 2011. 12:40 AM
yes, I think this might need to be pursued a little on the serious side
Natasha Dee in reply to iminthebathroomJan 28, 2011. 10:46 AM
WOOT! I second that!
iminthebathroom in reply to Natasha DeeJan 28, 2011. 11:36 AM
uh oh, I smell the Canadian edition forming, come on we've got ... poutine? yeah!
zieak says: Jan 25, 2011. 2:50 PM
*SIGH*

[Dreams of a career change.]
ewilhelm (author) in reply to zieakJan 25, 2011. 2:54 PM
I know you love AK, but consider SF!
skallmeyer in reply to ewilhelmFeb 7, 2011. 1:22 PM
I live in OH (DYT) and only need this one excuse to relocate to SF! I sent you a resume (attn: hiringbot)! I'll fly out there for an interview!
amnard says: Feb 7, 2011. 1:45 AM
good
kkelley4 says: Feb 5, 2011. 8:51 AM
Regards! Go global and translate your site in German. I am interested in your Online Editor position. Please advise at your earliest convenience and thank you for your time.
tsuss! klk
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