Education Policy Intern - Evaluation & Research

Young World Physical Education; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from leaders in CTE

Conference participation and project-­

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Education invites applications for an Intern – Evaluation & Research in the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The intern will support evaluation, research, and continuous improvement for state-sponsored CTE programs serving middle, high school, and postsecondary students across Arkansas.

Under the Assistant Director, you will review program effectiveness, analyze data, gather stakeholder feedback, and help develop guidance materials for districts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, think critically, and synthesize findings.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Interest in equity, student success, and public education systems.

Responsibilities

• Program Evaluation & Research: Review historical program outcomes, reports, and performance data.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collect and synthesize feedback from students, educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare reports, develop visuals, and assist in presentations.
• Policy Development: Contribute to drafting and revising CTE policies based on findings.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Education invites applications for an Intern – Evaluation & Research in the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The intern will support evaluation, research, and continuous improvement for state-sponsored CTE programs serving middle, high school, and postsecondary students across Arkansas.

Under the Assistant Director, you will review program effectiveness, analyze data, gather stakeholder feedback, and help develop guidance materials for districts and