Strada Education Foundation Internship: Clear Outcomes and Data Science Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

12d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clear Outcomes and Data Science Intern supports Strada Education Foundation’s work to make education-to-employment data more useful to students, institutions, employers, and policymakers. Working with the Clear Outcomes team, the intern contributes to projects that strengthen how states collect, connect, analyze, and share data on education, employment, and workforce outcomes.

This paid, 13-week summer internship is a hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in postsecondary education or training. Interns engage in meaningful functional work, gain exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership, and build connections across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. The program includes impactful projects, skill-building activities, speaker series, informational interviews, mentorship, and professional development events.

The internship runs from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Interns 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, including Tuesdays and one additional department-specific day; additional office days may be required for workshops and special events. Travel of up to 15% may be required for professional development.

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 being open to feedback.
• Be passionate about promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the internship cohort experience.
• Be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the entire internship program.

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 that assess how states collect and publish information across education and workforce systems.
• Help communicate findings so partners can use data to inform policy, programs, and investments.
• Participate in internship projects, skill-building activities, professional development events, and cohort activities.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduates or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Mentorship and coaching from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development opportunities, including speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, workshops, and informational interviews.
• Opportunities to build a professional network through community events and leadership exposure.
• High-impact project experience and functional skill development.

What This Job Offers

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