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Virtual High School Youth Policy Intern

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Position Description

Virtual High School Youth Policy Intern
Organization:All4Ed
Location: Virtual / Remote
Duration: Nine months (March – December 2026)
Time Commitment: Part-time (5–10 hours per week during the school year; flexible around school schedules)
Compensation: Paid stipend

About All4Ed

All4Ed is a national nonprofit organization working to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, future-ready education. We focus on making education systems more equitable, more supportive, and more connected to real opportunities after high school—whether that’s college, career, or both.

What This Internship Is About
All4Ed is looking for a high school student to serve as a Virtual Youth Policy Intern supporting the new state-wide initiatives in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Arizona that will center young people’s voices in education policy.

In this role, you will help share what students experience in school and beyond—and help adults who make decisions understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. You do not need prior policy experience. We are looking for curiosity, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to learn about and participate in educational policy decision making.

This internship is designed to fit alongside school and extracurriculars, with strong support and mentoring from All4Ed staff.

What You’ll Do

With guidance and support, you will:

  • Help gather and share student perspectives on high school, college, career pathways, and life after graduation
  • Participate in virtual conversations or listening sessions with other students
  • Assist with simple research about how states support students through programs like dual enrollment, career and technical education, or advising
  • Help summarize what students say into short write-ups, slides, or notes that inform policymakers
  • Support virtual meetings and projects connected to South Dakota, Wyoming, and Arizona
  • Learn how youth voice can influence real education policy decisions

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is for:

  • High school students (grades 10–12 preferred)
  • Students interested in education, policy, social justice, community leadership, or advocacy
  • Students who want their experiences and ideas to help improve schools and systems
  • Students who are reliable, curious, and open to learning
  • Students who attend or have attended public schools (strongly encouraged)

You do not need:

  • Prior policy or research experience
  • Perfect grades or a long resume
  • To live in South Dakota, Wyoming, or Arizona (though connections are welcome)

What You’ll Gain

  • A paid, meaningful internship you can do virtually
  • Experience working with a national education organization
  • A clearer understanding of how education policy works at the state level
  • Skills in communication, research, and leadership
  • Mentorship and support from adults who value youth leadership
  • Experience you can list on college, scholarship, or job applications

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

  • A short resume or a simple list of school activities and interests
  • A brief statement (written, audio, or video—your choice) answering:
    Why do you think student voices should matter in education decisions?

Youth Protection, Safety, and Parental Consent

All4Ed is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for young people. This internship is designed with strong youth-protection practices in place.

  • All work is conducted virtually using secure, approved platforms.
  • High school interns will be supervised by designated All4Ed staff at all times.
  • Interns will never be asked to work alone with policymakers or external partners without staff present.
  • Meetings and activities will take place during reasonable hours and will be scheduled around school commitments.
  • Interns will not be asked to share personal or sensitive information beyond what they are comfortable sharing.

Parental/Guardian Consent:
Because this internship is for high school students under 18, participation requires written parent or guardian consent prior to the start of the internship. Parents or guardians will receive clear information about the internship’s goals, expectations, time commitment, supervision, and communication norms.

All4Ed is happy to answer questions from parents, guardians, counselors, or school staff at any time.

To apply: please use this link.