Job Description
American Association of School Administrators, dba, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is an organization making a positive impact in the world. We are a professional organization developing and supporting public school system leaders while advocating for equitable access for all students to receive the highest quality public education. If you are a student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree and looking for an internship with real-world experience consider working for AASA during the 2025 spring semester. The intern will be able to apply knowledge gained in school to work experience, providing organizational and related support to the Advocacy & Governance Department. The exact dates of the internship are negotiable. The internship may begin as early as February 20, and will last no longer than 13 weeks You will get the opportunity to work in an office environment with some remote work allowed. The intern will earn $20 per hour. If you are interested, please apply no later than November 20th. However, candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Contributes to Advocacy Team’s Workflow While Learning Relevant Processes · Contributes to the processing of correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, developing meetings agendas, project scheduling · Manages and contributes to online and social media content for the department, including the Leading Edge Blog, weekly and monthly updates, and calls to action. Researches and Analyzes Educational Policy Issues, Working with AASA’s Policy Team · Prepares written and oral background analysis of complex issues in a format suitable for sharing with the AASA leadership and membership. · Contributes to focusing of AASA education policy positions through sharing of appropriate research gained in some cases through contact with the research community. · Works cooperatively with AASA policy staff in the development and presentation of programs and services. · Prepares analysis of state legislative trends, as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
Education: Current enrollment in bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
Experience: Experience in education policy research and data analysis preferred, academic or other professional setting.
Skills:
· Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
· Proficient grammar and proofreading skills.
· Demonstrate exceptional organization communications and project management skills.
· Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to provide summarized information related to legislative and policy updates.
· Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet.
· Ability to work compatibly with professional and general staff.
· Professional, positive, energetic and able to multi-task.
Physical Demands: Regular use of desktop and laptop computers is common. Travel may be required and longer than normal hours of work at meetings and conferences may be expected.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The responsibilities shown above are characteristic of this position and may not include all duties. In addition, AASA staff are expected to work collaboratively and willingly on teams and projects as assigned and to perform other duties as requested.
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