[YEP-DC] Digital Learning Internship (PAID)

Alliance for Excellent Education - Center for Digital Learning Intern

Organization Overview

The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) is a Washington, DC–based national policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, particularly those who are traditionally underserved, graduate from high school ready for success in college, work, and citizenship. The Alliance works to encourage the development and implementation of federal and national policies that support effective high school reform and increased student achievement and attainment. It works to synthesize and distribute research and information about promising practices that enlightens the national debate about education policies and options.

As a division of the Alliance, the Center for Digital Learning Policy (the Center) advances an ambitious agenda for national, federal, state, and district policy reform efforts relating to the effective use of technology in K–12 public schools. The Center is a strong proponent of supporting teachers, school leaders, districts, and states as they navigate the shift to more robust, digital learning environments. It also seeks to connect the use of digital learning to the Alliance's major policy areas that include deeper learning, linked learning, teacher effectiveness, Common Core State Standards, and assessment/accountability. The work of the Center includes the development of resources, publications, policy briefs, webinars, advocacy events, and case studies highlighting promising practices for digital learning.

Job Qualifications

Open to an undergraduate or graduate student interested in education advocacy, communications, and policy. Candidate must have excellent oral communication, analytical, and writing skills; creativity; and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with education policy, advocacy, and teaching experience are a plus.

Job Description

The Center intern will work closely with the Alliance's digital learning team to support its two largest initiatives, Digital Learning Day and Project 24.

Started in 2012, Digital Learning Day provides a powerful venue for education leaders to highlight great teaching practice and showcase innovative teachers, leaders, and instructional technology programs that are improving student outcomes. This grassroots effort has blossomed into a massive nationwide celebration to promote the effective use of digital learning in K–12 public schools.

Project 24 offers district and school leaders tangible assistance in systemic planning for the effective use of technology to improve student outcomes. Its materials are organized around a powerful planning framework and seeks to be a one-stop shop for district-level planning tools, expert advice, creative ideas, and tangible suggestions from experienced education experts and nonprofit education membership organizations.

Intern responsibilities related to these initiatives will include the following:

• Assist with outreach and communication strategies to advance awareness, support, and participation in Digital Learning Day and Project 24 and includes writing and developing content for website updates, email campaigns, and social media
• Conduct reporting and analysis to determine effectiveness of advocacy strategies and growth in participation in both initiatives
• Help plan and execute all aspects of the live Digital Learning Day event
• Assist in the writing, development, and editing of case studies, blogs, and publications to highlight promising practices for digital learning
• Work cross-departmentally to develop and advance the Alliance's digital learning policy agenda, including key messaging and policy recommendations
• Assist staff by conducting research, developing fact sheets, and tracking related federal legislation
• Attend conferences and forums as a representative of the Alliance, as well as congressional hearings and briefings, as necessary

Compensation

This is a paid internship. Monthly stipends vary based on education level and prior work experience.

Internship Duration

Candidates must commit to a full- or part-time internship through April 2015, with the possibility of an extension.

Application Deadline

This internship is open until filled. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 30, 2014.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, list of references, writing sample, and cover letter expressing interest in the position and dates of availability tointern@all4ed.org.

The Alliance engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

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