Scholarship Implementation Intern

Job Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12's private schools. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Scholarship Implementation Intern will play a vital role in helping families navigate the Education Savings Account (ESA) and related scholarship processes. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, empathetic communicator who enjoys helping others succeed through education access. The intern will serve as a trusted point of contact for families, ensuring they meet all scholarship deadlines and requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. 

• Reach out to families in ESA-participating states to guide them through scholarship application and renewal processes.
• Ensure families complete all necessary forms accurately and on time.
• Serve as the primary contact for families with questions or concerns about scholarship eligibility, documentation, and timelines.
• Host open virtual office hours to provide real-time support and answer inquiries.
• Track communication and follow-up status using CRM or database tools.
• Collaborate with the Scholarship Program team to identify common challenges and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling family information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Pursuing a degree in Education, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Comfort with phone, email, and virtual communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• A passion for helping families access quality education opportunities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce).
• Knowledge of state ESA programs or K–12 scholarship funding is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a fully virtual position open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

• We anticipate this position will pay $20.00 per hour. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

Job Type

Temporary

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.