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Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship

Education Pioneers
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Overview 

The Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship provides talented high-potential leaders an opportunity to engage with critical challenges in the education sector, addressing systemic inequities and helping to close the opportunity gap. We recruit candidates with skills in data analysis, strategy, operations, and project management to partner with leading K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations, where they will lead critical long-term, systems-level projects. EP Fellows also receive leadership development programming and support through a cohort-based learning model. 

 

Join a vibrant community of diverse peers, forge lasting connections, and gain invaluable exposure to critical issues and policies that accelerate a lasting and impactful career in education.

 

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 leader
  • $58,000 stipend ($70,000 annualized; before taxes, other withholdings, and benefits)
  • Program start date: September / October 2025

Leadership Development

  • Exposure to social impact leaders who address ongoing challenges and opportunities in the education sector
  • Engage in in-person learning experiences that support leadership development in advancement of educational equity
  • Participate in communities of practice that deepen relationships and develop skills and perspectives necessary for short and long-term impact

Alumni Network

  • Lasting professional connections with a diverse cohort of peers
  • Access to a robust, nationwide network of industry leaders, more than 750 partner organizations, and over 4,700 EP Alumni
  • Lifelong access to the EP network for advice, tips, and job opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Two years of full-time, post-undergraduate professional work experience
  • Commitment to Education Pioneers’ mission and values, and a passion for social impact
  • Experience in data analysis, operations, strategy, and/or project and program management through professional experience in the private, public, non-profit, or education sectors
  • 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 in-person convenings, and other mandatory aspects of the Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strategic, creative problem-solving skills
  • Track record of success in academic and professional settings
  • Strong communications skills to effectively engage with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
  • For Data Analytics candidates: knowledge and/or experience with Tableau, SPSS, STATA, R, or other data visualization and data management software
  • Ability to take initiative and drive results

Locations

  • New York, NY
  • Newark, NJ
  • Washington, DC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Boston, MA
  • Memphis, TN
  • Texas
    • Dallas/Ft. Worth
    • Houston
    • Austin
    • San Antonio
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA

 

How to Apply

Education Pioneers’ admissions and selection process is highly selective. We strongly encourage candidates to apply online as early as possible. 

 

  • Priority Round Deadline: April 15, 2025
  • Final Round Deadline: May 27, 2025 

 

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