Strada Education Foundation Internship: Executive Affairs Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

4d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Affairs Intern works across events management, strategic support, and internal communications, with projects tailored to the intern’s skills and interests. The intern supports planning primarily external events, including the State Opportunity Index event and other in-person and virtual convenings, and coordinates with internal and external partners on logistics. They assist the Chief of Staff on targeted initiatives that may include a strategic project developed with the CEO, analytical work advancing cross-team efforts, or coordination for the Focus States effort. They also work with the internal communications lead and staff across teams to surface organizational news, events, and progress on Strada’s mission.

Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit social impact organization that works to strengthen connections between postsecondary education and employment in the United States. Its strategic focus areas are clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education and training, work-based learning, and employer alignment. The organization works with partners across education and training, nonprofits, industry, startups, and public policy, using philanthropy, investments, research, communications, advocacy, and collaboration to advance equitable pathways to opportunity.

This is a paid, cohort-based, 13-week summer internship running May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns must be based in Washington, DC and available for the full program. The position requires at least 30 hours per week and is hybrid, with in-office attendance at least two days per week, including Tuesdays and one department-specific day. Additional office days may be required for professional development workshops and special guests. Travel of up to 15% may occur for professional development, conferences, and workshops. Pay is $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students and $25 per hour for graduate students.

The program offers hands-on functional work and real-world projects, exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership, skill-building activities, speaker series, informational interviews, coaching and mentorship, and professional networking 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.
• Be based in Washington, DC and available for the full internship duration, May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and attend the office at least two days per week.
• 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, able to work independently, and open to feedback.
• Show 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Support planning for primarily external events, including the State Opportunity Index event and other in-person and virtual convenings.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to advance event logistics and planning.
• Assist the Chief of Staff with targeted initiatives, potentially including a strategic project developed with the CEO, analytical work advancing cross-team efforts, or coordination for the Focus States effort.
• Work with the internal communications lead and staff across teams to surface organizational news, events, and progress on Strada’s mission.
• Participate in internship projects, skill-building activities, leadership speaker series, lunch-and-learns, informational interviews, and professional development events.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduates or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development opportunities, including speaker series, informational interviews, workshops, lunch-and-learns, and industry interviews.
• Professional networking and exposure to leadership and nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
• Opportunity to gain functional skills through rotational work and real-world projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed