Spring 2027 Fellowship
Whiteboard Advisors
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Work
- On-site in Washington
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
About the Role
Whiteboard Advisors is seeking top-notch fellows to join us part-time (up to 29 hours a week) from January to May 2027. This is a paid internship opportunity for early-career officials who are motivated to learn more about education and workforce research, advocacy, and communications. At Whiteboard Advisors, our fellows are a valuable part of our team. They assist with policy research and writing, monitor the media for breaking news and relevant commentary, and support the planning and execution of events, among many other responsibilities. The small size of our firm allows fellows to work closely with senior team members and provides opportunities for substantive work.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research into education policy issues relevant to Whiteboard Advisors clients, including support with drafting client-facing materials
- Research and synthesize news, legislation, and guidance at federal, state, and local levels
- Draft media lists, briefing documents, press releases, pitches, memos, and presentations for internal and external projects
- Support planning and development for events and influencer engagement opportunities
About Whiteboard Advisors
Whiteboard Advisors is a multidisciplinary consulting and communications firm. We design creative communications strategies to help transformative businesses and organizations achieve their goals. We conduct complex research and generate reports to inform the field. We track and report on public policy developments that impact the work of practitioners across the education and workforce ecosystem. We are a team that cares deeply and works daily, to address issues of equity and access in education and the workforce.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States. Whiteboard Advisors is currently set up to employ remote workers in the following states and locations: Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington.
- A major in public policy, communications, political science, or education is preferred, but not required.
- Interest in education (early childhood, K-12, and higher education) and workforce development is also preferred.