About the role#
As a Post-Secondary Education Intern, you will work with the Strada Education Foundation team to connect education after high school to employment and economic opportunity. This summer program offers a hands-on learning experience where you will contribute to projects that enhance access to quality coaching, affordable education, and research-driven insights. You will gain exposure to nonprofit operations, engage with leadership, and build a professional network.
What you'll do#
- Support efforts to enhance access to quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education, and training.
- Innovate program design and practices in postsecondary education.
- Assist with grants management, research, and analysis.
- Perform program management and evaluation tasks.
- Support projects focused on career outcomes and mapping career and educational pathways.
- Produce actionable insights through postsecondary education research.
What you'll need#
- At least two years out of high school and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program.
- Ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
- Openness to feedback and a positive attitude.
- A commitment to promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
- Willingness to collaborate and enhance the experience of the internship cohort.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Modality: Hybrid (in-office on Tuesdays, one additional department-specific day, and other days as needed for special events).
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 18, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week).
- Status: Paid internship.
About Strada Education Foundation
Strada Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It focuses on the transition from education to employment. The foundation supports individuals who face barriers in this process. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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