Strada Education Foundation Internship: Impact Investments Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

3d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Impact Investments Intern will support Strada Education Foundation’s efforts to invest in organizations that remove barriers to postsecondary education and workforce pathways and improve socioeconomic mobility. Strada makes direct equity investments in mission-aligned companies and provides flexible loans to organizations working toward sustainability. Working with the Impact Investments team, the intern will help refine the impact investing strategy, build systems and processes to expand the team’s capacity, and contribute to sourcing, screening, diligence, investment, monitoring, and impact assessment.

This is a paid, 13-week summer internship for students currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program and at least one year beyond high school. Interns gain hands-on experience through functional projects, exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership, cohort activities, skill-building, speaker series, informational interviews, and professional development events. The internship runs from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns must be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the full program. The position is hybrid, with at least two office days each week: Tuesdays and one additional department-specific day. Additional office attendance may be required for workshops and special events. Travel of up to 15% may occur for professional development.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program; students must be at least one year post-high-school.
• Availability for the entire internship period, May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Must be based in the Washington, D.C., area.
• Ability to evaluate business fundamentals and business models in nonprofit and for-profit contexts.
• Self-starter comfortable building from scratch, exercising judgment, and operating autonomously.
• 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 Claude, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Passion for promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and support the internship cohort.
• Submit a resume, a cover letter detailing interest in the internship, and a Loom video following the provided instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in an MBA or related graduate program.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in business, public affairs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Help refine Strada’s impact investing strategy.
• Implement systems and processes to expand the Impact Investments team’s capacity.
• Contribute to sourcing, screening, diligence, investment, monitoring, and impact assessment processes.
• Work on meaningful functional projects and participate in rotational work with colleagues across teams.
• Participate in professional development activities, including speaker series, informational interviews, workshops, and community events.

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 networking and leadership exposure.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, workshops, and informational interviews.
• Potential travel to conferences and workshops for professional development.

What This Job Offers

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