Strada Education Foundation Internship: Learner Engagement and Community Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Learner Engagement and Community Intern supports projects that advance learner voice, foster belonging and inclusion, and connect education to opportunity inside and outside Strada Education Foundation. The intern contributes to initiatives centering learner voices, community-engagement projects and events, and planning and coordination for Strada’s internship program. The role also includes participating in team strategy meetings, research, and project tracking to support departmental goals.

This is a paid, 13-week summer internship running May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Interns must be based in Central Indiana and available for the full internship. The position is hybrid in Indianapolis, with at least two in-office days each week—Tuesdays and one department-specific day—and additional office attendance as needed for workshops and special events. Travel of up to 15% may be required for professional development, conferences, or workshops.

The cohort-based program offers hands-on functional work and real-world projects, exposure to nonprofit operations and leaders, and opportunities to develop skills and build a professional network across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Interns may participate in speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, coaching, mentorship, and professional-development events. Pay is $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students and $25 per hour for graduate students.

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 Central Indiana and available for the entire internship period, May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and in 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.
• Have a passion for promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Bring a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the internship cohort’s experience.
• Submit a resume, a cover letter detailing interest in the internship, and a Loom video as part of the application.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives that center and elevate learner voices across Strada’s programs and investments.
• Contribute to projects and events that foster community engagement, belonging, and inclusive excellence inside and outside the organization.
• Assist with planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to advance Strada’s internship program.
• Participate in team strategy meetings, research, and project tracking to support departmental goals.
• Contribute to hands-on projects and functional work with colleagues across diverse teams.
• Participate in professional-development activities, including speaker series, informational interviews, and related events.

Benefits

• Paid, hands-on 13-week internship experience.
• Coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities.
• Exposure to nonprofit, postsecondary education, and workforce development sectors.
• Leadership exposure and professional networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to work on real-world projects with colleagues across diverse teams.

What This Job Offers

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