Education Policy Intern/Fellow

2 weeks ago


Boston, United States Scholars Strategy Network Full time

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks an Education Policy Intern (or Fellow if the applicant is a graduate student) to support the Policy Team in implementing the Education Scholars Training Program (ESTP). The ESTP is an initiative that helps a diverse cohort of scholars who study education build relationships with policymakers and transform education policy in the United States. This internship is an opportunity for a current graduate or undergraduate student to learn about how to build connections between researchers and policy actors to support research-informed policymaking. The ESTP Intern is a part-time position with an hourly wage between $15-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week and would take place over the Spring 2026 semester, with a start date in January 2026. This position is fully remote and reports to SSN’s Policy Associate leading the ESTP. SSN currently operates in a remote-first, hybrid work environment, but this role may be available as a fully remote position for an exceptionally qualified candidate. For employees located in Massachusetts, SSN provides the option to work at SSN’s main offices, located at 501 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116.   Responsibilities Among other tasks, the Education Policy Intern will: Assist with policy actor outreach and facilitating relationships with scholars. This will include developing outreach lists of policy actors, supporting initial outreach to policy actors, helping with meeting preparation, and sitting in on and documenting meetings with policy actors and scholars  Assist with policy brief editing and preparing other policy-related outreach documents Learn about and observe SSN’s policy and media trainings for ESTP scholars, with the goal of working toward co-leading a training Help the Policy Team measure and assess the impact of the ESTP  Facilitate communication with ESTP scholars and assist with event coordination Engage in weekly Zoom Policy Team meetings as well as monthly mentoring meetings with one of the Policy Team staff Perform additional duties as assigned, depending on experience, interest, and department needs   Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position would be: Current undergraduate student or graduate student Experienced in, or excited to learn about, education research and policy  Able to act professionally with policy actors with diverse political beliefs Self-motivated, professional, positive, and trustworthy Able to work on tasks independently in a remote work environment and communicate progress to team members An excellent writer and proofreader Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to ask questions Excited to learn and apply new skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Dropbox, and Zoom. Experience with Salesforce and/or Asana is a bonus.Committed to SSN’s mission, interested in evidence-based policy, and eager to learn more about when and how research is used in policymaking   SSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates considering a career transition or whose skills and experience fulfill some, but not all of the qualifications above are encouraged to apply.   Powered by JazzHR



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