Washington, DC

Organization: The Center for Education Reform (CER) on behalf of the Yass Prize.

Internship Goals & Objectives:

The 2023 Summer Interns will partner with CER and Yass Prize staff to help advance their missions by supporting various aspects of the work related to the Yass Prize application, education policy, and public outreach. 

Responsibilities: 

• Research issues, collect data, analyze reports, and support the creation of editorial content for the work being done by CER and The Yass Prize initiative.
• Provide social media support..
• Assist Yass Prize leadership with the application process.
• Assist with mailings, press releases, and database entries.
• Support in-person or virtual events and meetings as needed.

Key Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative duties with accuracy and excellence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely.
• Highly proficient with technology and various programs, including but not limited to, Gmail/Google Drive platform and Slack.
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to take the initiative, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications:                                        

• Applicants should be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college.
• An interest in education and public policy issues, a passion for education transformation, and a commitment to education freedom.

Timeline & Compensation:

• Summer 2023 Interns will work 25-40  hours per week from June 1 – July 31, 2023 and will be provided with a stipend of $200/week, prorated for fewer days.

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Interested? Submit your resume, a cover letter, and a 2-page writing sample addressing the following question: In your view, what is the largest problem with K-12 education in the U.S. today? All application materials should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Internship Application” by February 15, 2023. More information can be found at YassPrize.org and edreform.com.

Washington, DC, Hybrid, or Virtual

Organization: The Center for Education Reform (CER) on behalf of the Yass Prize.

About the role:

The Operations & Communications Associate plays a critical role in helping to support the organization’s leadership and the overall, day-to-day activities, including supporting  events, technology and systems management. This position also plays a critical role in helping to support the organization’s advocacy efforts by reviewing and distributing media clips generated by Cision.  This individual will have experience and affinity for attention to detail, managing data and be strong in organizational and time management.  For Part-Time applicants, we would require at least 20 hours per week and the ability to support more.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages scheduling, travel, expense management and administrative duties as assigned for leadership
• Supports events including organizing materials, managing print production, creating and monitoring invitations and emails, and tracking and summarizing all related data 
• Reviews and manages media clips for distribution
• Synthesize and report on data
• Develops and executes  written communications and correspondence with partners, colleagues and team
• Ability to carefully edit and proofread
• Manage and input information into databases and spreadsheets
• Operates all technology and  email systems
• Provide standard office operations support (mail, deposits, copies, etc)

Key attributes of this position

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative duties with accuracy and excellence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely
• Highly proficient with technology and various programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Cision and social media platforms
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to take the initiative, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to analyze and execute plans based on data

Qualifications

• At least five year professional experience in a similar position with exceptional references
• An interest in education and public policy issues and passionate for education transformation 
• Previous media or PR experience is desirable
• Higher Education preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• • Salary Range – Full time is commensurate with experience, between $55,000-75,000; and includes:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Generous Retirement 
    • Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time

  *Part-time team members would be paid on a pro-rated basis of above salary.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in this role, your passion for education innovation and transformation, your salary requirements, and your location/office preferences
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to [email protected]

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

CER is an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!

Washington, DC with potential for remote

Organization: The Center for Education Reform (CER) on behalf of the Yass Prize.

About The Yass Prize:

The Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education celebrates the country’s education provider that best demonstrates the STOP principles. In addition to the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides more than $10 million in additional support to honor educators who achieve excellence. The Yass Prize is administered through the Center for Education Reform and works in tandem to ensure exceptional execution of all efforts that advance the STOP principles.

About the role:

The Digital Media Manager is responsible for managing all digital media content for the organization – including but not limited to social media platforms, e-newsletters, and all other online communication. This role will report to the Senior Communications Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage digital communications content, including social media, e-newsletters, press releases, presentations and other communications as assigned. Collaborate with leadership and consultants, where indicated, on design and messaging.
• Develop and distribute social and web communications (text, podcast and video) and ad campaigns as well as track and optimize performance/engagement metrics.
• Track the success of campaigns and identify options for ongoing improvement and strengthening of engagement and optimization of target metrics.
• Establish relationships with key influencers on social media.
• Manage all social media properties, including overseeing social media campaign
  schedules.
• Inform teams as well as act on important, relevant news
• Assist CER with weekly newsletters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key attributes of this position

• Exceptional oral and written communication and proofing skills.
• Able to write and direct the creation and distribution of compelling materials.
• Comfortable and confident in working with high-level media.
• Proactive in bringing PR plans to life and have excellent relationships with reports.
• Communicate and coordinate exceptionally with team members.
• Be highly proficient in all 21st-century technologies and office applications.
• Entrepreneurial, personable, and tenacious.
• Passionate about education transformation.
• Conscientious about deliverables and continually striving to excel.
• Adaptable, flexible, innovative, and creative.
• Able to work with urgency in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social sciences, or English.
• 3 – 5 years of experience desired in a fast-paced environment, preferred media relations experience, and/or experience within a political/public policy setting.
• Strong background in writing, copy editing, and media relations.
• Experience developing communications using online marketing platforms including but not limited to Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Campaign Monitor, Facebook Business Manager, Twitter Ads, Buffer, YouTube, WordPress, HTML, PowerPoint, and Cision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000-100,000 depending on years of experience, accomplishment and performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement
• Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time

Interested? Send interest statement and resume to [email protected]
More information can be found at yassprize.org and edreform.com.

About CER: Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for nearly 3 decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education which celebrates the country’s education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides over $16 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.

CER is an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!