Strada Education Foundation Internship: Clear Outcomes and Data Science Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clear Outcomes and Data Science Intern will work with Strada Education Foundation’s Clear Outcomes team to make education-to-employment data more useful to students, institutions, employers, and policymakers. The intern will support projects that strengthen how states collect, connect, analyze, and share data on education, employment, and workforce outcomes. The role provides practical experience applying data science and analytics to education policy, labor markets, and workforce development, and offers an opportunity to learn how data systems inform real-world decisions.

This is a paid, 13-week summer internship running May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns work at least 30 hours per week and must be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the full program. The position is hybrid, with in-office work at least two days per week: Tuesdays and one additional department-specific day. Additional office attendance may be required for professional development workshops or special events. Travel of up to 15% may occur for professional development, conferences, or workshops.

The cohort-based program includes hands-on functional work, real-world projects, rotational work with colleagues across teams, leadership exposure, skill-building activities, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, informational interviews, coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities across nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

Requirements

• Be at least one year out of high school and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program, such as college, an apprenticeship, or a boot camp.
• Have familiarity with Looker, Tableau, or another data visualization platform.
• Have experience using Python to explore, clean, or analyze data.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Be proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently while remaining open to feedback.
• Be available for the full internship period and based in the Washington, D.C., area.
• Be able to work in the office at least two days per week, with additional in-office days as needed.
• Have a passion for promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Bring a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the internship cohort experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze education-to-employment data to identify useful patterns and insights.
• Create or improve dashboards and data visualizations using Looker, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Support projects assessing state collection and publication of information across education and workforce systems.
• Help communicate findings so partners can use data to inform policy, programs, and investments.
• Contribute to hands-on projects and functional work with colleagues across diverse teams.
• Participate in professional development activities, leadership events, and cohort programming.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduates or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Coaching, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including speaker series, lunch-and-learns, informational interviews, and workshops.
• Exposure to nonprofit, postsecondary education, and workforce development sectors.
• High-impact work experiences, rotational work, and real-world projects.
• Opportunity to build a professional network through community events and leadership exposure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed