Project Management and/or Data Analysis Impact Fellow

Education Pioneers | Impact Fellowship

The Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship provides talented professionals an opportunity to address critical challenges in the education sector, addressing systemic inequities and helping to close the opportunity gap. We recruit professionals with skills in data analysis, strategy, and project management to partner with leading K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations and to grow as leaders.

Impact Fellowship Features

High-Impact Work Experience

• 10-month placement on a mission-critical project aligned with your professional background and skills
• Supervision and management by an experienced organization leader
• $58,000 stipend ($70,000 annualized) (before taxes and other withholdings)

Leadership Development

• Practice leadership competencies and skills that will prepare you for success
• Interactive study and exploration of key education issues with sector leaders
• Collaborate with peers who will support and fortify your career

Career Support

• Long-term professional connections with a dedicated cohort of peers
• Access to a nationwide network of industry leaders, more than 750 partner organizations, and over 4,500+ EP Alumni
• Advice, support, collaboration, and job opportunities from the EP network

Locations

The following locations reflect geographic areas in which we have previously partnered and could potentially have placements this year. Visit EP’s website for more information about all of our cities. Please note: in-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities will be available.

• Boston Metro Area, MA
• Chicago, IL
• DC Metro Area
• Kansas City, MO
• Los Angeles, CA
• Memphis, TN
• Nashville, TN
• Newark, NJ
• New Orleans, LA
• New York, NY
• San Francisco Bay Area, CA
• Denver, CO
• Hartford, CT
• Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
• Providence, RI

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of full-time, professional work experience OR full-time enrollment or completion of a graduate degree program
• Commitment to Education Pioneers’ mission and core values, and a passion for social impact
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the entire program (international students eligible only if visa assistance is not required)
• Commitment to the full program term including the ability to complete 10 consecutive months of employment, attend workshops, and other mandatory aspects of the Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic, creative problem-solver
• Track record of success in academic and professional settings
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience in data and analysis and/or project management (professional experience outside of the classroom is strongly preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
• Intermediate skills and knowledge in Tableau, SPSS, STATA, R, or other data visualization and data management software is a plus

Key Dates

• Tuesday, February 22 - Application Opens
• Tuesday, April 26 - Priority Round Deadline
• Tuesday, May 31 - Final Round Deadline
• Monday, September 26 - Placement & Fellowship Starts
• Tuesday, July 12 - Extended Round Deadline
• Monday, October 24 - Placement & Fellowship Starts

How to Apply

Applications open on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Education Pioneers' admissions and selection process is highly selective. We strongly encourage candidates to as early as possible. Please visit EP's website to connect with a recruiter and learn more about Impact Fellowship.

To start and submit an application, please visit our website.

Education Pioneers believes it is critical for leaders in education to reflect the communities they serve. We actively recruit those who identify as part of historically marginalized communities, including people of color and individuals from the LGBTQIAA+ community, to join the Education Pioneers network. We support equal opportunity for all people and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the Fellowship.