About the Organization
Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for over three decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education that best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides over $16 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.
About the Role
The 2024 Summer Interns will partner with CER and Yass Prize staff to help advance their missions by supporting various aspects of the work related to the Yass Prize application, education policy, and public outreach.
An on-site presence is preferred in Washington, DC. Interns may work part of their summer virtually but are required to be in a well-outfitted office and present and available at all times during the work day and at other key peak periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Research current education issues, collect data, analyze reports, and support the creation of editorial content for the work being done by CER and The Yass Prize initiative.
- Provide social media support.
- Assist Yass Prize leadership with the application process.
- Assist with mailings, press releases, and database entries.
- Support in-person or virtual events and meetings as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Research current education issues, collect data, analyze reports, prepare policy briefs including conducting research and contributing editorial content to CER’s publications
- Support outreach efforts to members of Congress, state legislators, charter school leaders and the media;
- Maintain contact profile information for policy makers, charter school leaders and other key constituencies;
- Research and contribute to our social media outreach and website posts with interesting and topical content;
- Assist with mailings, press releases, database entry, filing, and answering the phone as needed;
- Assist with events and meetings as needed
Key Attributes for the Position
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative duties with accuracy and excellence.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely.
- Highly proficient with technology and various programs, including but not limited to, Gmail/Google Drive platform and Slack.
- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to take the initiative, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Exceptional oral and written communication and proofing skills.
- Entrepreneurial, personable, and tenacious.
- Flexible, innovative, and adaptable to day to day work demands, changes and shifting priorities.
- Able to work with urgency in a busy environment.
Qualifications
- Applicants should be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college.
- An interest in education and public policy issues, a passion for education transformation, and a commitment to education freedom.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $20/hr
How to Apply
An on-site presence is preferred in Washington, DC. Interns may work part of their summer virtually but are required to be in a well-outfitted office and present and available at all times during the work day and at other key peak periods.
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest in this role.
- A 2-page writing sample addressing the following question: In your view, what is the largest problem with K-12 education in the U.S. today?
Applications should be submitted to [email protected].
An on-site presence is preferred in Washington, DC. Interns may work part of their summer virtually but are required to be in a well-outfitted office and present and available at all times during the work day and at other key peak periods.