Core duties: The intern will work directly with members of the policy and research teams to:

• Assist with a broad set of activities that support policy advancement at the federal and state level, such as legislative research, legislative briefing/hearings attendance, and memo drafting.
• Complete research tasks as assigned, such as conducting literature reviews and background research; finding, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data; and preparing memos, briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications: We’re looking for undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates interested in the intersection of research, public policy, and education. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working on education research, national reform efforts, policy and advocacy, federal/state policies and processes, or within the education field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

To apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter expressing interest in the position with dates of availability, contact information for three references (including phone number and/or email addresses), and a writing sample that highlights your research and analysis skills here. Please submit all application materials in one Microsoft Word document or PDF file. Submissions with multiple email attachments will not be accepted.

LPI is currently working remotely. While remote applicants will be considered, we are ideally seeking internship candidates who can be Palo Alto-based when we return to the office. The application deadline for the Palo Alto Summer 2021 internship cycle is Sunday, March 28.

Internship positions are paid. The stipend amount for full-time interns ranges from $2400-$3000 per month, commensurate with experience and education.

Questions about the internship? Please email PAinternship@learningpolicyinstitute.org.