Education Policy Fellow – Spring 2027 (Remote, Paid)

Whiteboard Advisors; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Whiteboard Advisors offers a paid internship for part-time fellows (up to 29 hours per week) from January to May 2027. This opportunity targets early-career officials seeking exposure to education and workforce research, advocacy, and communications.

Fellows assist with policy research and writing, monitor media coverage, and support event planning and execution while working closely with senior team members on substantive projects.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Major in public policy, communications, political science, or education is preferred, but not required.
• Interest in education and workforce development is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into education policy issues relevant to Whiteboard Advisors clients, including support with drafting client-facing materials
• Research and synthesize news, legislation, and guidance at federal, state, and local levels
• Draft media lists, briefing documents, press releases, pitches, memos, and presentations for internal and external projects
• Support planning and development for events and influencer engagement opportunities

Skills

Policy research

Writing

Media monitoring

Event planning

Education

Public policy/communications/political science/education major

Job description

Whiteboard Advisors offers a paid internship for part-time fellows (up to 29 hours per week) from January to May 2027. This opportunity targets early-career officials seeking exposure to education and workforce research, advocacy, and communications.

Fellows assist with policy research and writing, monitor media coverage, and support event planning and execution while working closely with senior team members on substantive projects.