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 2026

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 work experience, excluding undergraduate internships OR if currently enrolled
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

Eligibility

Due to the complex and timebound nature of our onboarding timelines, our limited

capacity as a small nonprofit organization, and our mission to build long-term talent

pipelines for US education systems, eligibility for EP Fellowship is limited to US workers

only (US citizens, permanent residents, asylees and refugees). EP does not sponsor visas and cannot provide or facilitate work authorization at any stage of the program, including but not limited to candidates eligible for or currently using OPT or CPT.

Locations

New York, NY
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Texas
- Dallas/Ft. Worth
- Houston
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Boston, MA

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: May 19, 2026
Final Round Deadline: July 14, 2026

Next Steps

To share your interest and learn more about the program, schedule a time to speak directly with a recruiter:
- schedule a call with Alex Garcia, Manager of Talent Acquisition: https://calendly.com/alex-garcia-13/2026-impact-fellowship-connect-and-chat-clone?month=2026-03
Sign up to get started and learn more: https://www2.educationpioneers.org/l/50632/2026-03-18/f4mfpb
To sign up for a virtual info session to learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AyKMWaaRTMWW757LbVZtRA#/registration

Education Pioneers, Inc.

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