COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Code.org is looking for a State Policy Fellow for a year-long internship to support our state-by-state advocacy efforts to expand K-12 access to computer science education. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of state policy and will broaden your networks in education policy. In addition to performing clerical duties to support the team (e.g., creating slides, providing meeting and event support, cleaning data), you will research state education policy and synthesize information for the government affairs team, perform data analysis, and help execute our state policy agenda. Typical projects include compiling and analyzing data from national sources, with a particular emphasis on student enrollment and demographic data. 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

You should be: 

• Pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in public policy, public administration, political science, education, or a related field during the 2021-22 school year. 

• A self-starter and multi-tasker who excels under pressure, and can work independently with a geographically dispersed team.

You should have:

• Strong quantitative and technology skills, including comfort with spreadsheets (such as Excel or Google Sheets).

• Strong written communication skills.

• Prior experience in education or public policy (preferred but not required).

TO APPLY

The application deadline for this role is Friday, April 30 @ 11:59 pm PST. Our team will review all applications and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we’ll reach out by Friday, May 7 to schedule the first of two interviews. 

Please include a resume and a cover letter that addresses 1) your interest in the position, 2) how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and 3) what you hope to gain from the position. We encourage a diversity of candidates to apply; a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences improve our work and help us to achieve our mission of expanding computer science. 

The internship will take place during the 2021-2022 school year, with a start date in fall 2021 and lasting through spring/summer 2022.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.