Strada Education Foundation Internship: Employer Alignment/Institute for the Future of Work Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

13d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employer Alignment Intern will support Strada Education Foundation’s efforts to help students access postsecondary programs that lead to quality jobs and career mobility. The intern will assist with employer engagement, research on skills-based hiring practices, content development, and project management focused on aligning education programs with workforce needs. The role offers hands-on experience advancing equitable employment outcomes based on skills and experience rather than degrees alone.

This is a paid, 13-week summer internship running May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns must be based in Washington, DC, and available for the full internship period. Work is hybrid, with in-person work at least two days per week—on Tuesdays and a designated department day—and additional office attendance for workshops and special events. Travel of up to 15% may be available for professional development, industry conferences, and workshops. The minimum schedule is 30 hours per week.

As part of a cohort-based program, interns gain exposure to nonprofit operations, interact with organizational leadership, and build a professional network across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. The program includes impactful projects, skill-building activities, speaker series, informational interviews, mentorship, coaching, and professional development events.

Requirements

• Be at least one year post-high-school graduation and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program, such as college, an apprenticeship, or a bootcamp.
• 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.
• Have a passion for promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the internship cohort’s experience.
• Be based in Washington, DC and available for the full internship duration.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employer engagement.
• Conduct research on skills-based hiring practices.
• Contribute to content development.
• Support project management focused on aligning education programs with workforce needs.
• Participate in impactful projects, skill-building activities, professional development events, and cohort activities.

Benefits

• Paid internship compensation of $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students and $25.00 per hour for graduate students.
• Mentorship and coaching from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development opportunities, including speaker series, informational interviews, lunch-and-learns, and industry interviews.
• Opportunities to build a professional network through community events and leadership exposure.
• Potential travel to industry conferences and workshops.

What This Job Offers

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