Strada Education Foundation Internship: Strategic Partnership & Corporate Development Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Strada Education Foundation is hiring a Strategic Partnership & Corporate Development Intern for its summer internship program. The intern will support the Affiliates and Strategic Partnerships team and the Strategy and Innovation team, contributing to organizational goals and Strada’s mission to strengthen connections between postsecondary education and employment and expand economic opportunity in the United States.

The 13-week, paid internship runs from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns must be based in Washington, DC and available for the full duration. The role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week and is hybrid, with at least two office days per week: Tuesdays and one additional department-specific day. Additional in-office attendance may be needed for professional development workshops, special guests, or events. Travel of up to 15% may occur for professional development, conferences, or workshops.

The internship provides hands-on functional work and real-world projects, rotational experiences with colleagues across teams, exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership, and opportunities to build connections across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Interns can participate in speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, skill-building activities, informational interviews, and professional development events, with coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.

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.
• Have familiarity with Looker, Tableau, or another data visualization platform.
• Have experience using Python to explore, clean, or analyze data.
• 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 remaining 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.
• Be based in Washington, DC and available for the entire internship period.
• Work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Support the efforts of the Affiliates and Strategic Partnerships team.
• Support the Strategy and Innovation team.
• Contribute to Strada’s organizational goals and mission.
• Participate in rotational work and real-world projects with colleagues across teams.
• Engage in internship cohort activities, skill-building activities, and professional development events.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduate students or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Coaching and mentorship from supervisors and executives.
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities.
• Leadership exposure and networking opportunities across nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
• Opportunities to participate in speaker series, lunch-and-learns, industry interviews, and community events.

What This Job Offers

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