Strada Education Foundation Internship: Executive Affairs Intern

Strada Education Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Strada Education Foundation, Inc. is seeking an Executive Affairs Intern for the summer to support events, strategic initiatives, and internal communications. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in a national nonprofit focused on connecting education and employment.

The internship runs May 18, 2027 to August 13, 2027 with a hybrid schedule in Washington, DC. Expect 30 hours per week, with travel up to 15% for professional development and events.

Qualifications

• At least one year out of high school and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program (college, apprenticeship, boot camp, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Zoom and Slack is a plus.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently while being open to feedback.
• Passionate about promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the experience of the entire internship cohort.

Responsibilities

• Events Management (40%): Support Strada's events team in planning external events and the flagship State Opportunity Index event, coordinating with partners to advance logistics and planning.
• Strategic Support (40%): Assist the Chief of Staff on targeted initiatives, potentially including a major strategic project, cross-team analytics, or Focus States coordination.
• Internal Communications (20%): Support internal communications by surfacing news, events, and mission progress to build a cohesive organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Slack

Independent work

Passion for equity in education

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program (an education or training program after completing a diploma or GED)? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact in communities across the nation and gain practical experience at the same time? Join Strada Education Foundation's summer internship program and be part of a national philanthropic organization focused on better connecting education after high school to meaningful employment and economic opportunity in the U.S.

Executive Affairs Intern

• Events Management (40%): Support Strada's events team in planning primarily external events - including their flagship State Opportunity Index event alongside other in-person and virtual convenings - while liaising with internal and external partners to advance logistics and planning.

• Strategic Support (40%): Assist the Chief of Staff on targeted initiatives within Strada's matrixed organization, potentially including a major strategic project developed with the CEO, an analytical project advancing cross-team efforts, or a coordination project focused on the Focus States effort.

• Internal Communications (20%): Support the internal communications lead by connecting with staff across various teams to surface news, events, and external mission progress, thereby helping build a cohesive community within the organization.

About Strada

Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit social impact organization that supports programs, policies, and organizations that strengthen connections between education and employment in the U.S., with a special focus on helping those who have faced the greatest challenges securing economic opportunity through postsecondary education or training (PSET). Our strategic plan focuses on five focus areas: clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable PSET, work-based learning, and employer alignment.

Strada works with partners in education and training, nonprofit organizations, industry, startups, and public policy. We leverage strategic philanthropy, investments, research, communications, advocacy, and collaborating organizations as tools to help advance equitable pathways to opportunity. Strada aspires to be a nonprofit partner of choice working with education and training providers and leaders, policymakers, and peer organizations. Strada offers a dynamic, collaborative, and inspiring professional environment that provides learning and professional development opportunities, both within the organization and with external partners.

Internship Overview

Duration: May 18, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week (seasonal employee)

Pay: $22.75/hour undergrad; $25/hour grad

Location: (Hybrid) Washington, DC (in-office on Tuesdays + department-specific day and other days as needed for special events)

Travel: Up to 15% for Proessional Development

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to Nonprofit, Postsecondary Education, and Workforce Development Sectors: Participate in leadership speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and industry interviews.

• High-Impact Work Experiences: Gain functional skills through rotational work and real-world projects with colleagues across diverse teams.

• Coaching, Mentorship, and Professional Networking: Receive quality mentorship and coaching from supervisors and executives. Build your professional network through community events and leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• At least one year out of high school and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program (college, apprenticeship, boot camp, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Zoom and Slack is a plus.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently while being open to feedback.

• Passionate about promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.

• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to collaborate, contribute, and enhance the experience of the entire internship cohort.