STRATEGIC DATA PROJECT: OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN

Location: Remote/Virtual. Per Harvard policy, the intern must reside in one of the following states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington (state). Candidates local to Boston, MA are preferred.

Compensation:$17/hour commensurate with education/experience; this role is federal-work study eligible for Harvard University students

Start Date: Fall 2024

Weekly Schedule: 10-20 hours/week

Positions available: 2

Duration: Fall 2024 semester (September-December) with high possibility for renewal through the Spring 2025 semester (January-May) and potential for continued employment through Summer 2025 (June-August)

Contact: Katrina Buchta, SDP Outreach Manager, kbuchta@gse.harvard.edu

The Strategic Data Project (SDP) at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University is seeking Outreach & Partnerships Interns for the Fall 2024 - Spring/Summer 2025 academic year. SDP’s mission is to transform the use of data in education to improve student outcomes. SDP provides premier professional development programs, research services, and valuable resources for schools, districts, and state agencies. SDP’s flagship program, the SDP Fellowship, is a unique fellowship combining full-time employment with two years of intensive professional development for data strategists working in education organizations. To date, SDP has trained more than 500 education data strategists across 250+ education agencies and organizations in the PK12 and postsecondary space. The SDP Outreach team manages the recruitment and selection of SDP Fellowship partners and fellows as well as SDP Institute participants. The team is also responsible for expanding SDP’s reach, which includes publicizing SDP’s offerings and free resources/tools, list management, social media, and other communications (website, Mailchimp newsletter, etc). Finally, the team contributes to revenue generation, including funder relationships, gathering sponsorships, and managing SDP Convening, which is CEPR’s largest annual event, bringing together more than 300 education data leaders from across SDP’s network.

Description

The Outreach & Partnerships Interns will support SDP’s recruitment, partnership building, and business development efforts to grow our robust network of education organizations and data strategists in the PK12 and postsecondary education sectors.

General duties may include:

Researching and identifying new partnership opportunities and candidate leads; screening and preparing partnership proposals and candidate applications for committee review
Gathering information about prospective partners and SDP Fellowship candidates; helping generate new ways to expand our reach and grow our network
Managing databases and contacts, inputting information, and updating and maintaining files and records on various platforms (Quickbase, Mailchimp, Excel, Google Sheets, Survey Monkey)
Copy-editing, proofing, and preparing reports and documentation
Assisting with virtual event planning and execution (i.e. webinars, panels, interview days)
Researching information, brainstorming ideas, and reporting back to the team on various topics (i.e. researching new job boards, sourcing candidates, analyzing pipeline and application data, identifying new recruitment strategies)
Helping coordinate the workflow and logistics of partner and candidate application and interview processes
Supporting SDP’s communications, marketing, and social media efforts (Canva, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Other duties as assigned, especially dependent upon organizational needs and candidate skills

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Highly proactive and self-motivated; willingness to learn and take initiative
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines without compromising quality
Flexibility and comfort working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Social media, web design, and Canva experience is a plus
Ability to work independently and as a member of a small team
Previous professional experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.; advanced Excel skills is a plus)
Familiarity with the United States K12 and/or postsecondary education policy landscape is highly preferred
Personal computer and webcam with consistent and reliable internet connection is required
Valid U.S. work authorization is required

Compensation, Location, and Hours

Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply, including students attending the Harvard Graduate School of Education and other non-Harvard institutions. Although this is a remote internship, candidates must reside in one of the following states per Harvard policy: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington (state). Candidates residing in the Boston area are preferred as there may be occasional in-person events and gatherings throughout the academic year.

The hourly rate for this role is $17/hour, commensurate with education/experience. This position is eligible for federal work study for Harvard University students, and candidates with federal work study eligibility are strongly encouraged to apply. The weekly schedule for this position is flexible, as is the start date. Interns will be expected to work at least half of their weekly hours during normal SDP operating hours (10am-4pm ET). The intern may begin employment in Fall 2024. During the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 academic year, this position is offered for 10-20 hours per week for the fall semester with the opportunity for renewal for the spring semester. If renewed for the spring, the internship has an end date in May 2025, with potential for continued part-time or full-time employment through August 2025. Candidates looking for a role for the full academic year are preferred.

The Application Process

To apply, please submit this short application form. The form requires you to upload your resume and answer one short answer question. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

This is a remote internship with semi-flexible hours; we understand what it is like to be a student and employee, and are happy to accommodate your course schedule, exams, school vacations, etc. As an intern working with SDP at CEPR, you will have the opportunity to witness innovative education policy and data strategy work and gain exposure to real-world research projects and top faculty and industry experts. SDP and CEPR provide many professional learning opportunities, such as shadowing SDP workshops and attending CEPR learning lunches. As an Outreach & Partnerships Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in recruitment and talent sourcing, partnerships and business development, database management, communications, social media, and much more. Some of our former student interns highlight their reasons for working at CEPR below:

“This internship has been fabulous. The work is interesting and fun, but the people are really what make it! So glad I did it!”

"Flexible hours, manageable workload, great people, and a great organization that is doing such good work!"

"A great experience...to grow and learn more about what's going on in the field of education policy”

"Skill building and networking opportunities."

"The people—hands down.Everyone at CEPR is so open to helping students with their tasks and duties and train them so well that it sets a great foundation on which we can then build upon. After that, it is up to the student to ask questions and learn more—and there are a lot of great people there more than happy to answer those questions!"

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