Strada Education Foundation Internship: Post-Secondary Education Team (PSE)

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

12d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Postsecondary Education Intern will support Strada Education Foundation’s Post-Secondary Education team and contribute to work that improves access to quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education and training, and research-driven insights connecting education to opportunity. Depending on the team placement, interns may support the Postsecondary Initiatives team, Quality Coaching team, or Research team. Work may involve program design and practices, grants management, research and analysis, program management, evaluation, and projects spanning Strada’s focus areas.

The internship is a paid, 13-week, hands-on learning experience running May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns work at least 30 hours per week and must be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the full internship. The position is hybrid, with at least two office days per week: Tuesdays and one department-specific day. Additional in-office attendance may be required for professional development workshops, special guests, and events. Travel of up to 15% may be required for professional development.

The program provides exposure to nonprofit operations and the postsecondary education and workforce development sectors. Interns work on functional projects with colleagues across teams, engage with organizational leadership, and participate in skill-building activities, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, informational interviews, and professional development events. They receive coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives and have opportunities to build a professional network.

Requirements

• Be at least two years out of high school.
• Be currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program, such as college, an apprenticeship, or a boot camp.
• Be based in the Washington, D.C., area and available for the entire internship period from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• 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.
• Be passionate about 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 efforts to improve access to quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education and training, and research-driven insights linking education to opportunity.
• Support projects spanning Strada’s focus areas, including the Career Outcomes Initiative and cross-organizational work, if placed with Postsecondary Initiatives.
• Support efforts to ensure people receive coaching to map out their career and educational pathways, if placed with Quality Coaching.
• Support postsecondary education research that produces actionable insights connecting education and opportunity, if placed with Research.
• Contribute to projects and activities involving program design, grants management, research and analysis, program management, and evaluation.
• Participate in cohort activities, skill-building activities, professional development events, and collaborative project work.

Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $22.75 for undergraduate students and $25 for graduate students.
• Coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including leadership speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, and skill-building activities.
• Opportunities to build a professional network through community events and leadership exposure.
• Potential travel to conferences and workshops during the program.

What This Job Offers

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