Policy intern

Position Purpose:
Achieve, a non-profit committed to supporting states as they work to
ensure their academic standards, course requirements, assessments and
accountability systems are aligned with college- and career-ready
expectations, is seeking up a Policy Intern for 2010-2011 academic
year – to support a number of efforts related to Achieve’s American
Diploma Project Network.

Responsibilities and Major Projects the Policy Intern will be assigned
to support:
• Tracking policy developments on key elements of the ADP policy
agenda across the ADP Network states; capturing news developments and
legislative and regulatory actions through updates
• Supporting the execution of the ADP Leadership Team Meeting
• Developing communication materials to help states sustain college-
and career-ready policies through the 2010 election
• Conducting research on the implementation of college-and career-
ready graduation requirements
• Providing ongoing research support on state accountability systems
• Responding to inquiries from internally from Achieve staff or assist
in responding to external requests regarding Achieve research, data
and communications
• Attending report releases and other DC policy events
• Summarizing relevant policy reports and other publications
• Providing general and administrative support to the State Leadership
Team as needed

The ideal candidate has completed or is working toward completion of a
graduate degree in policy; has research experience in the education
policy arena; excellent writing and communication skills; effective
time management skills; an ability to handle multiple short-term
projects in a fast-paced environment; and a team-oriented work style.

Time commitment:
Achieve is seeking a 10-12 month commitment. The ideal candidate will
be able to work between 20-30 hours per week.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and a
letter of interest to Margaret Horn at mhorn@achieve.org.