Internship Information
** We are not accepting any internship applications at this time. Please check our website for updates for the Spring 2009 semester. **
About the Education Trust
The Education Trust works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-kindergarten through college, and forever closing the achievement gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other youth. Our basic tenet is this: All children will learn at high levels when they are taught to high levels.
The Education Trust advances its mission along several fronts, from raising its voice in national and state policy debates to helping teachers improve instruction in their classrooms. Regardless of where it occurs, our work maintains a relentless focus on improving the education of all students, and particularly those students whom the system has traditionally left behind.
Internship Program
The Education Trust internship program is for individuals who believe that ALL students can achieve at high levels and want to work as part of a team committed to that goal. The program is designed for undergraduates, recent graduates and graduate students who are capable of doing staff-level work under minimal supervision. Interns are treated as members of the staff and are expected to perform a wide variety of tasks.
Interns work in close consultation with designated Education Trust staff to develop and execute projects that will advance the organization’s agenda while allowing interns to broaden their professional skills and experiences. Intern projects are based on intern qualifications and interests as well as the needs of the organization.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the Web site (www.edtrust.org) to find out more about our work in these areas.
Internships last for 10 weeks and include a modest stipend. Academic credit can be arranged through the intern’s sponsoring institution. Interns are expected to work at least 20-35 hours per week depending on needs and schedules.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should posses the following qualifications:
- Knowledge of education policy and/or practice
- Interest in, and familiarity with, quantitative data interpretation and analysis
- Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Eagerness to learn
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The Education Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work.
** We are not accepting any internship applications at this time. Please check our website for updates for the Spring semester. **