Strada Education Foundation Internship: Impact Investments Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Impact Investments Intern will support Strada Education Foundation’s efforts to invest in organizations working to 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. The intern will work with the Impact Investments team to refine the impact investing strategy, implement systems and processes that expand team capacity, and contribute to investment activities from sourcing and screening through diligence, investment, monitoring, and impact assessment.

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

The internship provides hands-on project work, exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership, skill-building activities, mentorship and coaching, and opportunities to build a professional network across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Compensation is $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students and $25 per hour for graduate students. The position is seasonal and requires a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program and at least one year past high school.
• Must be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the full internship period, May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• 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 enhance the internship cohort’s experience.

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.
• Participate in functional work, real-world projects, professional development activities, and collaboration with colleagues across teams.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Mentorship and coaching from supervisors and executives.
• Professional networking and leadership exposure.
• Skill-building activities, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and industry interviews.
• Hands-on work experience and real-world projects.

What This Job Offers

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