Course-Credit Internship

IDRA is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs.

IDRA’s Summer Internship Program

IDRA’s internship program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about educational equity and interested in gaining hands-on professional experience while contributing to meaningful projects across the organization. Interns work closely with IDRA staff to support projects aligned with their academic needs, areas of interest, and university course-credit requirements.

Intern tasks may include:

Conducting research and data analysis
Supporting program or project development
Assisting with communications/PR campaigns, writing and content creation
Helping plan events, virtual sessions or community engagement activities
Participating in strategy discussions and team meetings
Contributing to advocacy, outreach or education practice work
Assisting with administrative or project coordination tasks

Assignments are matched to the intern’s strengths and interests, as well as the needs of IDRA’s teams.

Ideal candidates should possess the following:

Good communication skills – written and verbal
Ability to present oneself in a professional manner
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
Ability to produce high-quality, thorough work
Ability to work independently and to function as part of a team
Knowledge of using office and technological equipment or capable of learning to do so
Self-motivation
A strong desire to learn

Program Structure 

Format: Fully remote

Duration: Approximately 8-10 weeks (varies by semester and university requirements)

Start Date: Flexible, based on academic term

Weekly Hours: 20-30 hours per week

Compensation: Unpaid. Students may earn academic course credit. All credit arrangements must be made directly between the student and their university.

Applications will be accepted until the internships are filled. IDRA is an equal opportunity employer.

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