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

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Strada Education Foundation is seeking a Postsecondary Education Intern for its summer internship program. The intern will gain experience across key areas supporting Strada’s mission to connect postsecondary education and training with meaningful employment and economic opportunity. Work may involve program design and practices in postsecondary education, grants management, research and analysis, program management, and evaluation.

Interns will join one of three teams. The Postsecondary Initiatives intern will support projects spanning Strada’s focus areas, including the Career Outcomes Initiative. The Quality Coaching intern will support efforts to help people map career and educational pathways. The Research intern will support research that produces actionable insights connecting education and opportunity.

The paid, cohort-based internship is a 13-week, hands-on learning experience running from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns will work at least 30 hours per week and 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 per week: Tuesdays and one department-specific day. Additional in-office attendance may be required for professional development workshops and special events. Travel of up to 15% may be required for the Professional Development Program, with possible opportunities to travel to conferences and workshops.

The program offers exposure to nonprofit operations and the postsecondary education and workforce development sectors, high-impact project work, skill-building activities, leadership events, and coaching, mentorship, and professional networking. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter explaining their interest, and a Loom video following the provided instructions.

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 from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Be available to work at least 30 hours per week.
• Demonstrate an 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.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the internship cohort experience.
• Submit a resume, a cover letter detailing interest in the internship, and a Loom video following the provided instructions.

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 connecting education to opportunity.
• Contribute to projects involving postsecondary education program design and practices, grants management, research and analysis, program management, and evaluation, as applicable to the assigned team.
• Support cross-focus-area projects, including the Career Outcomes Initiative, if assigned to Postsecondary Initiatives.
• Support efforts to help people map career and educational pathways if assigned to Quality Coaching.
• Support postsecondary education research and produce actionable insights connecting education and opportunity if assigned to Research.
• Participate in impactful projects, rotational work, skill-building activities, speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, and professional development events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in cohort activities and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduates and $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development opportunities, including speaker series, workshops, lunch-and-learns, and informational interviews.
• Professional networking through community events and leadership exposure.
• Exposure to nonprofit operations and nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

What This Job Offers

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